Amazon-branded plane in fatal accident at Miami Airport
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On September 7, 2026, a Boeing 767 cargo plane leased by Amazon crashed off the runway at Miami International Airport due to bad weather. The aircraft failed to stop at the end of Runway 30, crossed the road, and hit the ground in the parking lot. The front part of the plane was damaged, and the right engine caught fire. The accident resulted in five deaths and three serious injuries. Local authorities have confirmed the casualties. Amazon and operator 21Air stated that they will fully assist in the investigation and express their condolences to the families of the victims. The aircraft was retired in 1994 and was operated by several airlines. In 2015, it was leased by Amazon for cargo use. This accident was the second major aviation incident since another Boeing 767 leased by Amazon plunged during an accident in 2019.
A Amazon-owned cargo plane at Miami International Airport flew off the runway, resulting in five deaths. The Boeing 767 failed to stop at the end of Runway 30, then flew off the runway, crossed the road, and landed in a parking lot. The front part of the plane hit the ground, and the right engine caught fire, causing severe damage. Local authorities confirmed five deaths and three serious injuries. An Amazon spokesperson said the company was deeply saddened by this incident. The CEO of operator 21Air said they would fully assist the investigation and express their condolences to the families of the victims. Videos showed that there was stormy weather at the airport during landing, which may have increased the difficulty of landing. The plane was produced in 1994 and was operated by several airlines. In 2015, it was leased by Amazon for cargo use. This is the second major accident since another 767 leased by Amazon crashed in 2019.