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Updated · The Associated Press · Sep 7
Federal Investigators Probe Amazon 767 Runway Overrun That Killed 5 at Miami Airport
Updated
Updated · The Associated Press · Sep 7

Federal Investigators Probe Amazon 767 Runway Overrun That Killed 5 at Miami Airport

3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Sep 7

Summary

  • Five people were killed and five injured after an Amazon cargo jet arriving from San Juan overran a Miami International Airport runway Sunday, crossed a road and burst into flames.
  • NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is set to outline the investigation Monday, with experts pointing to a likely long touchdown beyond the first 3,000 feet and possible strong winds or tailwind.
  • The 32-year-old Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air for Prime Air, trapped the pilot and copilot in the cockpit; crews also rescued people from cars and fought a fuel-fed fire with foam.
  • Miami lacks the FAA-backed arresting systems installed at more than 120 airports, while the crash shut the hub for much of the afternoon, canceling more than 160 flights and delaying nearly 325.
  • Investigators are also expected to review the jet's maintenance history and prior ownership as Amazon says it will cooperate with the probe.

Insights

Could a widely used runway safety system have prevented the tragic Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami?
How did an airport runway overrun turn into a deadly disaster for everyday drivers on a nearby road?
Why didn't the pilots abort their landing despite strong winds and an unstable approach at Miami airport?