Amazon has confirmed that the cargo plane involved in an accident during its landing at Miami International Airport was operated by 21 Air. The company is actively cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the incident, with the primary focus being on the welfare of those impacted.
"We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land today at Miami International Airport," stated the company spokesperson, Kelly Nantel, in a statement released by Amazon News on X.
Nantel emphasized the evolving nature of the situation, noting, "This is a rapidly developing situation, and we are still gathering details. We are working closely with authorities and local officials to understand exactly what happened."
The spokesperson highlighted the importance of the well-being of those involved in the accident. "Our absolute priority right now is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We are doing everything possible to support those affected," she asserted.
The statement followed an incident where a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, operated by 21 Air for Amazon, overshot the runway while landing at Miami International Airport this past Sunday.
The aircraft, identified as flight 7598, had departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, en route to Miami.
After overshooting the runway, it ended up beyond the designated landing area, with initial images showing flames and a large column of black smoke.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams responded massively to the scene. Subsequent reports indicated that the plane struck several vehicles, and emergency services were attending to multiple individuals, although the severity of injuries was not immediately clear.
The accident also led to significant disruptions in airport operations.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a ground stop for flights heading to Miami while emergency crews assessed the situation.
The airport itself reported that all its runways and taxiways were temporarily closed, advising passengers with scheduled flights to check directly with their airlines before heading to MIA.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an investigation and dispatched inspectors to determine why the Boeing overshot the runway during landing.
Key Details About the Miami Plane Crash
What caused the Amazon Air plane to overshoot the runway?
The exact cause of the plane overshooting the runway is under investigation. The FAA has sent inspectors to assess the situation and gather more information.
Were there any injuries reported in the Miami plane incident?
Emergency services attended to several individuals, but the severity of injuries was not immediately clear. Investigations are ongoing to assess the full impact on those involved.
How has the plane accident affected Miami International Airport operations?
The incident caused significant disruptions, leading to a temporary closure of all runways and taxiways. Passengers were advised to check with airlines before traveling to the airport.