Amazon suspends flights with 21 Air after Miami cargo crash

Amazon suspends flights with 21 Air after Miami cargo crash

Amazon announced on September 14 that it is suspending all flights operated by cargo carrier 21 Air after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, killing five ground workers and injuring five others. The aircraft, operated by 21 Air for Amazon, struck a cleaning-service van and a nearby vehicle, igniting a fire. The National Transportation Safety Board later reported that the crew failed to deploy thrust reversers or speed brakes and that pilots warned each other about excessive speed before the crash.

Investigators have recovered the flight-data and cockpit-voice recorders and are reviewing the evidence. The incident prompted a ground stop and the closure of two of the airport’s four runways, causing widespread flight delays.

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September 14, 2026
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Amazon suspends flights with 21 Air after Miami cargo crash kills five
Amazon suspends flights with 21 Air after Miami cargo crash kills five

Fox Business • 14 Sep 11:07

Amazon has halted operations with cargo carrier 21 Air following a September 6 runway overrun in Miami that resulted in five fatalities and five injuries.

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Amazon pauses partnership with 21 Air after Miami runway overrun
Amazon pauses partnership with 21 Air after Miami runway overrun

NPR • 14 Sep 05:26

Amazon announced a suspension of its contract with cargo carrier 21 Air following a Boeing 767 overrun at Miami International Airport that resulted in five fatalities.

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Amazon pauses shipments with 21 Air after Miami cargo crash kills five
Amazon pauses shipments with 21 Air after Miami cargo crash kills five

nbcnews.com • 14 Sep 00:59

Amazon announced it will suspend operations with cargo carrier 21 Air while the National Transportation Safety Board investigates the September 6 crash that killed five people at Miami International Airport.

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September 12, 2026
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Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami highlights safety concerns at 21 Air
Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami highlights safety concerns at 21 Air

NPR • 12 Sep 09:00

A Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air for Amazon crashed at Miami International Airport, killing five ground workers and raising questions about the carrier's safety culture and Amazon's reliance on multiple small operators.

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September 10, 2026
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NTSB Says Amazon Cargo Plane May Have Tried to Abort Landing Before Miami Crash
NTSB Says Amazon Cargo Plane May Have Tried to Abort Landing Before Miami Crash

WPBF • 10 Sep 12:49

Investigators say the Amazon cargo aircraft’s throttles were at full power and no braking systems were used before it overran the runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people.

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NTSB releases cockpit recordings showing Amazon cargo plane pilots warned of excessive speed before crash
NTSB releases cockpit recordings showing Amazon cargo plane pilots warned of excessive speed before crash

NPR • 10 Sep 05:45

Cockpit voice and flight data recordings reveal that one pilot repeatedly warned the other about high speed during the landing of an Amazon cargo Boeing 767, which overran a Miami runway and struck a van, killing five workers.

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Widow files wrongful-death suit over Miami Amazon cargo jet crash
Widow files wrongful-death suit over Miami Amazon cargo jet crash

Fox Business • 10 Sep 01:32

A Miami widow has sued Amazon, its aviation partner 21 Air and aircraft owner Atlas Air, alleging pilot error, inadequate training and mechanical failures caused the fatal Boeing 767 crash.

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September 09, 2026
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NTSB analyzes black-box data after Amazon Air cargo jet overruns Miami runway, killing five
NTSB analyzes black-box data after Amazon Air cargo jet overruns Miami runway, killing five

CNN • 09 Sep 14:31

Investigators recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the Amazon Air Boeing 767 that skidded off a Miami runway, revealing an unusual sequence of gear contact, throttle changes and brake releases before the crash that killed five ground workers.

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NTSB says Amazon cargo jet attempted aborted landing before overrunning Miami runway
NTSB says Amazon cargo jet attempted aborted landing before overrunning Miami runway

NPR • 09 Sep 09:09

Flight data indicate the Amazon-operated Boeing 767 tried to abort an unstable landing at Miami International Airport, striking a cleaning-service van and an SUV, killing five people.

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NTSB to release cockpit voice recorder readout after Amazon cargo plane runway overrun
NTSB to release cockpit voice recorder readout after Amazon cargo plane runway overrun

abcnews.com • 09 Sep 04:56

The NTSB plans to interview the two pilots and publish a readout of the cockpit voice recorder following the Miami runway crash that killed five people.

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NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet runway overrun that killed five in Miami
NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet runway overrun that killed five in Miami

sun-sentinel.com • 09 Sep 03:36

Investigators say an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 attempted to abort an unstable landing at Miami International Airport, overrunning the runway and striking a cleaning-service van, killing five occupants.

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NTSB says Amazon cargo 767 failed to deploy thrust reversers or speed brakes before Miami runway overrun
NTSB says Amazon cargo 767 failed to deploy thrust reversers or speed brakes before Miami runway overrun

The Seattle Times • 09 Sep 02:53

The NTSB reported that the Boeing 767 cargo plane operating for Amazon did not activate its thrust reversers or speed brakes during landing, and investigators are reviewing cockpit audio and pilot interviews to determine why the aircraft overran the runway.

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September 08, 2026
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Five Cleaning-Company Workers Identified Among Dead After Amazon-Branded Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway
Five Cleaning-Company Workers Identified Among Dead After Amazon-Branded Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway

NBC News • 08 Sep 16:07

Authorities have identified the five victims killed when a Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking a cleaning-company van and a nearby SUV.

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Five Killed in Miami Cargo Jet Overrun While Van Carrying Plane-Cleaning Crew Was Struck
Five Killed in Miami Cargo Jet Overrun While Van Carrying Plane-Cleaning Crew Was Struck

AP News • 08 Sep 16:06

A Boeing 767 cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hitting a van used by a plane-cleaning service and killing all five occupants, while two other passengers remain in critical condition.

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NTSB Investigates Cause of Amazon Cargo Plane Overrun at Miami Airport After Fatal Crash
NTSB Investigates Cause of Amazon Cargo Plane Overrun at Miami Airport After Fatal Crash

CBS News • 08 Sep 15:37

Five people were killed and five injured when an Amazon Air Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport, prompting a NTSB investigation.

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Five dead and five injured after cargo plane overruns Miami runway
Five dead and five injured after cargo plane overruns Miami runway

BBC • 08 Sep 09:31

A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overshot Miami International Airport's runway, striking two ground vehicles and killing five people, while five others were injured.

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NTSB says all victims of Miami cargo plane crash were in two vehicles struck by overshooting Boeing 767
NTSB says all victims of Miami cargo plane crash were in two vehicles struck by overshooting Boeing 767

CBS News • 08 Sep 03:29

The National Transportation Safety Board reported that five people killed in the Amazon cargo plane overrun at Miami International Airport were occupants of a van and a Toyota that the aircraft hit after overrunning the runway.

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September 07, 2026
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Five Killed in Miami Cargo Plane Overrun After Striking Cleaning Van and SUV
Five Killed in Miami Cargo Plane Overrun After Striking Cleaning Van and SUV

nbcnews.com • 07 Sep 22:27

The National Transportation Safety Board said the victims were occupants of a cleaning-crew van and a nearby SUV after an Amazon-branded cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport.

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NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet runway overrun that killed five in Miami
NTSB probes Amazon cargo jet runway overrun that killed five in Miami

CNBC • 07 Sep 15:11

Federal investigators are examining whether a late touchdown caused a Boeing 767 cargo plane to overrun Miami International Airport's runway, resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries.

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Miami International Airport faces flight delays and cancellations after Amazon cargo plane crash
Miami International Airport faces flight delays and cancellations after Amazon cargo plane crash

local10.com • 07 Sep 10:53

A day after an Amazon Boeing 767 cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five and injuring five, dozens of flights were delayed or canceled as the airport operates with only two of its four runways open.

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Federal investigators outline probe into Miami cargo jet overrun
Federal investigators outline probe into Miami cargo jet overrun

AP News • 07 Sep 04:10

The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the Amazon cargo Boeing 767 that overran a Miami runway, killing five and injuring five, while officials assess possible causes such as landing distance and weather conditions.

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Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami runway, killing at least five
Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami runway, killing at least five

CBS News • 07 Sep 03:57

An Amazon-operated cargo aircraft overshot a runway at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles, killing five people and injuring five others, while emergency crews fought a fire and a fuel leak.

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Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami runway, killing at least five
Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami runway, killing at least five

apnews.com • 07 Sep 00:54

A Boeing 767 cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles, igniting a fire and causing at least five deaths and five injuries.

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September 06, 2026
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Amazon cargo Boeing 767 overruns Miami runway, hits vehicles
Amazon cargo Boeing 767 overruns Miami runway, hits vehicles

NBC News • 06 Sep 20:34

A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated by 21 Air for Amazon overran a runway at Miami International Airport, causing a fire and striking several vehicles, with emergency services responding to multiple injuries.

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Boeing 767 cargo plane overruns runway at Miami International Airport
Boeing 767 cargo plane overruns runway at Miami International Airport

NBC 6 South Florida • 06 Sep 19:42

A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operated by Amazon overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, prompting a ground stop and FAA investigation.

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Amazon cargo Boeing 767 overruns Miami runway, hits vehicles
Amazon cargo Boeing 767 overruns Miami runway, hits vehicles

CNN • 06 Sep 19:13

A Boeing 767 operating for Amazon's Prime Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport, striking several vehicles and igniting a fire; authorities are investigating the incident.

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Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami International Airport, halting operations
Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami International Airport, halting operations

bbc.com • 06 Sep 18:58

A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operated by Amazon Prime overran a runway at Miami International Airport, prompting a ground stop and closure of all runways and taxiways.

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Amazon cargo Boeing 767 ends up on road near Miami International Airport
Amazon cargo Boeing 767 ends up on road near Miami International Airport

New York Post • 06 Sep 18:38

An Amazon-operated Boeing 767 cargo plane came to rest on a roadway adjacent to Miami International Airport after landing, prompting a temporary ground stop.

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