Amazon stops operations with 21 Air after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
Summary
Amazon has paused its cargo flight operations with the carrier 21 Air after a cargo plane crashed in Miami on September 6, killing five people and injuring five others. The crash happened when the plane overran the runway and hit two vehicles before stopping in a field; investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are ongoing.Key Facts
- The crash of Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 occurred at Miami International Airport after landing from Puerto Rico.
- Five people died, and five others were injured in the crash.
- The plane went about 1,300 feet beyond the runway and hit a van and another vehicle.
- Both pilots were injured; two have been released from the hospital, and three others remain hospitalized.
- Amazon operates cargo flights through several carrier partners, including 21 Air.
- Amazon is pausing operations specifically with 21 Air while supporting the crash investigation.
- The NTSB is reviewing cockpit voice recordings, showing warnings of excessive speed before the plane crashed.
- 21 Air said it is cooperating with investigators and supporting the families affected by the crash.
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