In the United States (U.S.), a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft carrying freight on behalf of Amazon Prime Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on September 6, struck multiple vehicles, and caught fire. Authorities announced that at least five people were killed and five others were injured in the accident. Three of the injured were reported to be in critical condition.
Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 Was Arriving from San Juan
Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 was arriving in Miami from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft overran the airport’s crosswind runway at around 2:00 p.m. Miami-Dade Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said that the pilot and co-pilot on board the aircraft, as well as some people in the vehicles that were struck, became trapped. More than 60 rescue units and approximately 200 personnel were dispatched to the scene, while crews battled the fire and a fuel leak for hours. Flightradar24 data showed that the Amazon Prime Air aircraft was traveling at approximately 112 knots as it left the usable runway area.
Amazon Is Working with Authorities Together with 21 Air
It was announced that the aircraft was operated on behalf of Amazon by North Carolina-based 21 Air. Amazon expressed deep sadness over the deaths of five people and offered its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. The company stated that it was working closely with local authorities to understand the cause of the accident and would fully cooperate with the official investigations. According to Fox Business, Amazon Air operates as part of an air cargo network that transports packages between the company’s facilities.
Flights Halted in Miami, Cargo Traffic Affected
Following the accident, the Federal Aviation Administration implemented a ground stop, while runways and taxiways were temporarily closed. The accident occurred during Labor Day weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year in the U.S. Flights resumed on Sunday evening, while approximately 250 flights were delayed during the day.
Miami is the third-busiest cargo airport in the United States. It handled approximately 3.5 million metric tons of cargo last year. Air cargo operations such as Amazon Prime Air are used to transport e-commerce orders between distribution centers.
Investigation Launched into 32-Year-Old Boeing 767
The Boeing 767-300 involved in the accident was reported to have entered service as a passenger aircraft in 1994 and was converted into a cargo aircraft in 2015. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sent an investigation team to Miami led by Chair Jennifer Homendy. The FAA is also conducting an investigation into the incident. Boeing and 21 Air announced that they would support the investigations.
Amazon Prime Air Network Is Connected to E-Commerce and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure
Amazon’s retail and e-commerce logistics network combines air transportation, warehousing, order fulfillment, and last-mile delivery. According to information published by the company in 2026, artificial intelligence is used to forecast product demand, determine which centers should hold inventory, and optimize order operations. Amazon’s air cargo service operates with more than 100 aircraft and more than 250 flights per day. The exact cause of the Amazon Prime Air accident will become clear after the official investigations are completed.