Amazon cargo plane overruns Miami airport runway, striking 'multiple' vehicles and catching fire
Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami International Runway and Catches Fire
Miami, Fla. — A Boeing 767‑300 operated by Amazon’s Prime Air crashed into the side of Miami International Airport’s diagonal runway around 2 p.m. local time, igniting a blaze that prompted a massive emergency response and a full ground stop at the airport.
The aircraft, flight 7598, departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was bound for Miami when it failed to stop in time on the airport’s northwest‑end runway. According to the FAA’s Air Traffic Control System Command Center, the incident was reported to emergency services at approximately 1:55 p.m., and the plane overran the runway shortly thereafter.
The fire department was quick to arrive: more than 60 fire units converged on the scene, where they found the aircraft engulfed in heavy flames and smoke. “Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught on fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing. Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire and assessing patients,” the Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue posted on X. In a separate statement, the department added, “Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire, and there are multiple patients.”
The cause of the overrun remains unknown, and investigators from the FAA have opened a formal inquiry. At this time, authorities have not released any information regarding injuries or fatalities.
The incident has forced a complete shutdown of operations at Miami International. Airport officials announced a ground stop effective as of 3:00 p.m., which will remain in place until at least 4:30 p.m. “All runways and taxiways at MIA are currently closed as of 3:00 p.m. and a ground stop is in effect,” the airport said. Travelers on the grounds have been advised to expect significant delays and potential cancellations.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed the situation on X, stating, “We’ve issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway. If you’re traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations.”
The FAA and local agencies are continuing to work to contain the blaze and clear the runway. As the investigation unfolds, updated information will be provided when it becomes available.