Crash details and casualties
A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operating as Prime Air Flight 7598 for Amazon crashed on Sunday afternoon at Miami International Airport. The aircraft, which had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, veered off runway 30 after landing, collided with several vehicles, and came to rest in a field near the airport, engulfed in flames.[S1][S2][S3][S4][S5]
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava confirmed at least five fatalities. Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz reported five additional injuries, with three people in critical condition and two stable, all transported to local hospitals. Fire Chief Ray Jadallah noted that some victims were trapped inside vehicles struck by the plane, requiring a complex technical rescue operation.[S1][S2][S4][S5]
Emergency response and airport closure
More than 60 units from the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue department, involving nearly 200 personnel, responded to the scene. Firefighters battled intense flames and heavy smoke emanating from the aircraft's engine compartments. The department reported that crews focused on extinguishing the fire and rescuing victims trapped in vehicles.[S2][S3][S4][S5]
The airport closed all runways and taxiways, suspending all takeoffs and landings for approximately three hours. Operations resumed later, but travelers were advised to check with their airlines. The aircraft remained immobilized at the northeast end of the airport as investigators began their work.[S2][S3][S4][S6]
Investigations and statements
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launched investigations into the crash. The NTSB deployed a go-team to examine the runway excursion. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company was gathering information and cooperating with authorities to determine what happened.[S2][S3][S4][S5]
Officials did not disclose the identities of the deceased or specify whether they were on the aircraft or in the vehicles. Fire Chief Jadallah declined to confirm whether the pilot and co-pilot survived, as rescue efforts continued to reach them. Authorities stated there was no apparent threat to public safety.[S4][S5][S6]
