Amazon cargo plane crash Miami September 2026
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Families mourn victims of Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami
All five victims were Cuban immigrants.
Lawyers for Yaraisi Santiso Morejon, Naranjo's widow, filed an almost identical wrongful death lawsuit two days before the Pineda family.
The other victims killed were Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, 53; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo, 47.
Amazon suspends cargo carrier 21 Air after fatal Miami crash
Cockpit voice recorder data revealed that one pilot cautioned repeatedly that the aircraft was going too fast while the other was trying to land.
21 Air CEO Keith Winters offered condolences to the families of the dead and injured after the crash.
NTSB investigator Chihoon Shin said the aircraft's flight data recorder showed its thrust increased during landing in a way consistent with a go-around attempt.
“After the tragic incident last weekend, we’ve spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances, and we’ve decided to pause our operations with 21 Air, the operator of Flight 7598,”
Amazon halts operations with 21 Air after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
About 30 seconds before the crash, sounds similar to the aircraft touching down can be heard on the recording.
About 1 minute and 42 seconds before the crash, a pilot warned they were going too fast.
Five seconds after the go-around call, the plane had already veered off the runway.
Widow files suit over Amazon jet crash landing failures
Key braking systems, including speed brakes and thrust reversers, were not deployed during landing, according to authorities.
Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo was among five people killed when a Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport.
Flight operator 21 Air was accused of inadequately training its pilots, providing poor crew supervision, and imposing demanding flight schedules.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash
The plane was Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598.
There was an electronic "too low terrain" callout, an automated verbal warning that the plane was flying too close to the ground without being properly prepared for landing.
The Boeing 767-300's landing speed was 158 knots (292km/h).
NTSB: Amazon jet's braking systems did not deploy in deadly Miami crash
At least five people were killed and another five were injured in the crash involving Prime Air Flight 7598.
Available data indicates that speed brakes and thrust reversers did not deploy during the landing.
The aircraft's wheel brakes were applied during the landing.
Amazon plane crash victims identified at Miami International Airport
Miami airport is not equipped with arresting beds.
An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport in Florida after overshooting the runway, striking vehicles and resulting in at least five deaths and five injuries.
Officials said evidence suggested the pilots considered aborting the landing before the crash.
Five killed in Miami plane crash landing, victims were in two vehicles
The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder have been recovered.
21 Air expressed its condolences and said it was co-operating with the investigation.
NTSB chairwoman Jennifer Homendy described the crash scene as utter devastation.
“One leaves their house to go to work, to visit family, to do what we normally do, without thinking that is even a possibility.”
Amazon cargo jet crash investigation: NTSB details and flight recorder recovery
Amazon said it was heartbroken by the loss of life and working closely with authorities.
The plane was a Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air.
The NTSB will examine whether the runway should have had an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS).
Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, five killed
Five people were killed when an Amazon Air cargo plane crashed at Miami's international airport.
Five people were seriously injured in the crash.
The aircraft overshot the runway while attempting to land.
Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport, five dead
Five people were killed when an Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday.
The crash occurred during Labor Day weekend, one of the busiest travel times of the year.
Both 21 Air and Amazon said they were co-operating with the investigation.
Amazon cargo jet fiery runway crash in Miami kills 5
The aircraft crashed through the airport perimeter and struck a civilian Toyota Corolla Cross LE.
The five victims were identified as Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, 53; Julio C. Pineda, 75; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; and 47-year-old Javierkys Reyes Quevedo.
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz released the names of the victims in a news conference on Tuesday.
Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami International Airport and catches fire
An Amazon Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, Sept. 6, around 2 p.m. local time.
More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene.
The flight departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
“21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 pm local time on Sunday, September 6. The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The FAA will investigate.”
Amazon cargo plane overruns runway and crashes at Miami airport, killing five
The crash occurred during Labor Day weekend, one of the busiest travel times of the year in the US.
Over 200 firefighters responded to the crash.
There were light thunderstorms and gusting winds in Miami at the time of the incident.
“The airplane, which was operated by 21 Air, was attempting to land when this incident occurred. We're working closely with local authorities and officials to learn more and will cooperate fully with any investigation.”
Amazon-logo cargo plane crashes outside Miami airport
NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy would hold a news conference later on Monday.
Some flights were diverted to Orlando international airport.
Miami International Airport is not equipped with arresting beds at the end of runways.