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On Sunday, an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran the runway at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m., striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames. The incident forced the closure of all runways and a ground stop at one of the busiest U.S. airports, halting all flights. Social media images showed the aircraft resting on its belly beside a roadway near two semi-trucks, largely intact despite the fire. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the runway overrun, and the National Transportation Safety Board said it was gathering information. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded with 60 units to extinguish the blaze. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured. Amazon did not comment. The FAA warned of expected delays when the airport reopens with reduced arrival and departure rates.
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An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, striking multiple vehicles and bursting into flames. The crash sent thick black smoke billowing into the sky and forced the closure of all runways at one of the busiest airports in the United States.
Incident Details
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that the aircraft overran the runway at approximately 2 p.m. after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
According to images shared on social media, the Prime Air plane came to rest beside a roadway, with two semi-trucks parked nearby. The images showed the plane on its belly and largely intact despite the fire.
Response and Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) stated it was "gathering information" about the crash.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed that the plane struck multiple vehicles after overrunning the runway. Responders arrived to find the aircraft on fire. The agency said in a social media post Sunday afternoon that 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were at the scene attempting to extinguish the blaze.
Airport Operations
An airport spokesperson confirmed that all runways and taxiways were closed and a ground stop was in effect. During a ground stop, all flights are put on hold and the airport is essentially shut down.
The FAA has already indicated that flights are expected to be delayed after the Miami airport reopens, with a low rate of arrivals and departures.
Casualties and Contact
It was not immediately known if anyone was injured. Amazon did not immediately return an email seeking comment.
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Fortune | FORTUNEWestern
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