What to know about the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed 5 workers in a van
Summary
An Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed into two vehicles, killing five workers who were in a cleaning crew van. The plane landed after a flight from Puerto Rico during stormy weather and strong winds, and investigators are still trying to find out the cause of the accident.Key Facts
- The plane was a Boeing 767 cargo jet operated by Amazon.
- It overshot the runway by about 1,300 feet (396 meters) during landing.
- Five workers in a cleaning service van died after the plane hit their vehicle.
- Two other workers in the van survived, and both the pilot and co-pilot of the plane were unharmed.
- Strong winds over 25 knots were reported, which may have contributed to the accident.
- Investigators noted the plane did not flare its nose properly to land and did not abort the landing despite weather conditions.
- The crash caused Miami airport to shut down several runways and canceled over 225 flights.
- The National Transportation Safety Board is collecting evidence and investigating the cause of the crash.
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