Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport after overshooting runway, fire erupts

An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames, prompting a major emergency response and the closure of all runways and taxiways at one of the busiest airports in the United States.

The aircraft, which had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, reportedly overran the runway at about 2 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. After leaving the runway, the plane struck several vehicles before coming to rest near a roadway and two semi-trucks.

Massive emergency response

More than 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene. Emergency crews found the aircraft engulfed in flames and worked to extinguish the fire while assessing people who may have been affected by the crash. Authorities had not immediately released information regarding possible injuries or fatalities.

Images from the crash site showed the Prime Air aircraft resting on its belly beside a roadway. Despite the intense fire and thick black smoke that rose above the airport, the aircraft appeared to remain largely intact.

FAA sends investigators

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was dispatching investigators to examine the incident. The agency also imposed a full ground stop at Miami International Airport as emergency crews responded.

Miami airport operations disrupted

The crash forced officials to close all runways and taxiways, disrupting air traffic at the major South Florida hub. The FAA warned that delays could continue even after the airport reopened, with arrivals and departures expected to operate at reduced capacity.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was gathering information about the crash and is expected to assist in determining what caused the aircraft to overrun the runway.

Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Authorities were continuing emergency operations and the investigation into the crash as officials worked to determine the extent of the damage and whether anyone was seriously injured or killed.