Amazon cargo plane crashes, burns at Miami International Airport

An Amazon cargo aircraft overran the runway at Miami International Airport on the afternoon of 6 September 2026, struck several parked vehicles and burst into flame, claiming the lives of at least five people.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

Crash details

The plane, a cargo aircraft operated by Amazon, failed to stop before the end of runway 27L during its final approach, overrunning the threshold and colliding with a cluster of parked SUVs and a delivery truck before the aircraft broke apart and caught fire.^[2][4][5][6]

Firefighting response

More than 60 units of the Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue department responded to the scene, confronting thick black smoke that filled the air and engaging in a vigorous effort to extinguish the flames engulfing the fuselage.^[4]

Airport impact

In the wake of the incident, all runways at Miami International Airport were shut down, grounding commercial and cargo traffic until the situation could be deemed safe and the fire contained.^[4][5]

Injury reports

While the number of injured was initially not released by airport authorities, subsequent statements indicated that at least five individuals sustained injuries during the event.^[4][6]

Official response

Miami Sheriff Rosie Cordero‑Stutz said the incident posed “no apparent threat to public safety” after authorities assessed the situation and confirmed containment of the fire.^[6]