‘He was well loved’: families mourn victims of Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami
Summary
Five men, all Cuban immigrants working for an aircraft cleaning company, died in a crash involving an Amazon cargo plane in Miami. The crash happened when the Boeing 767 cargo plane landed too fast, went off the runway, and hit a van where some workers were sitting. Families have filed wrongful death lawsuits against Amazon and others involved, seeking answers and justice.Key Facts
- The crash involved an Amazon Boeing 767 cargo plane at Miami International Airport.
- Five men working for Professional Ocean Services Corp died, all Cuban immigrants.
- The plane landed too fast, crashed through a fence, and struck a van.
- Two others remain in critical condition, and three people had minor injuries.
- Investigators found the pilots attempted to abort landing and fly again but failed.
- Families have filed wrongful death lawsuits against Amazon, the plane operator 21 Air, and others.
- The lawsuits aim to get answers, preserve evidence, and prevent future crashes.
- Julio Pineda, one of the victims, was 75 years old and known as a hardworking man who loved cooking and helping his community.
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