Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet's fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami
Summary
An Amazon cargo plane crashed after overrunning a runway at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring others. Investigators are looking into why the plane landed late on the runway and did not abort the landing.Key Facts
- The crash happened around 2 p.m. on Sunday at Miami International Airport.
- The plane was a Boeing 767 cargo jet operated by 21 Air for Amazon Prime Air.
- Five people died, three were critically injured, and two had less severe injuries.
- Video shows the plane touching down far down the runway, possibly too late to stop safely.
- Investigators will examine factors like landing location, plane speed, braking, weather, and mechanical issues.
- Strong winds and dark storm clouds were present, but it was not raining.
- Miami airport does not have special runway safety beds that can stop planes that overrun runways, which are installed at over 120 airports nationwide.
- Emergency crews used foam to extinguish an intense fire and managed a fuel leak at the crash site.
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