Federal aviation officials issued a full ground stop at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Sunday afternoon after a cargo plane overran a runway and stuck multiple vehicles, catching fire.
The crash prompted immediate emergency responses, including shutting down all airport operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that 21 Air Flight 7598—a Boeing 767-300 operating on behalf of Amazon Prime Air—overran the runway at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time after arriving from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The FAA plans to investigate.
With a full ground stop, all domestic and international flights are halted.
Travelers can expect major delays and cancellations Sunday, said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Passengers should check their flight status directly with their airline.
Video posted on Instagram from reporter Aaron Parnas shows part of the plane and tons of smoke filling the sky.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue dispatched more than 60 emergency units to the crash site to battle heavy flames and smoke rising from the aircraft. Local officials confirmed the plane struck several vehicles after departing the runway surface. Air traffic control recordings indicated that the crew did not declare an emergency prior to landing, according to audio reviewed by CNN.
Both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have initiated investigations to determine the cause
Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel stated that the company is actively gathering details and working closely with local authorities, emphasizing that safety and support for those affected remain the immediate priority.
“This is a fast-moving situation and we’re still gathering details,” Kelly Nantel, an Amazon spokesperson, said in a statement to CNN. “We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened.”
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