Amazon cargo plane overran runway after crash

A Boeing 767‑300 cargo aircraft operating Amazon Prime Air’s delivery flight from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, crashed during its landing attempt at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft veered off the runway, struck several vehicles on the adjacent road and erupted into flames as more than 60 members of the Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue rushed to the scene.

Flight facts and timeline

The crash occurred roughly 30 minutes into the landing sequence. Witnesses reported the plane’s wheels overshooting the runway threshold, followed by a brief impact with parked cars and a coolant spill that sparked the ensuing fire. At least a handful of passengers were discharged for minor injuries and all 131 crew‑members on board evacuated safely.

Emergency response

The Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue mobilised 75 units to combat the blaze and rescue lane‑side traffic. Firefighters battled the jet fuel‑based fire for 45 minutes before air‑conditioning systems were disabled by a pilot’s quick cut‑off. The airport authority closed all operational runways and imposed a class‑C traffic restriction until the incident was fully contained.

Implications for Amazon Prime Air

This is the fifth major incident involving Amazon’s cargo fleet since the launch of Prime Air. Aviation regulators are reviewing the airworthiness and load‑distribution protocols for the 767‑300 heavy‑lift model. Meanwhile Amazon has pledged to conduct a “thorough safety review” and improve pilot training.

Watch the video

Here is a short clip that shows the aircraft after the impact and the immediate firefighting efforts before the video was removed by request:

For more detailed coverage, follow the incident updates on the airport’s official Twitter feed and the Amazon Prime Air safety bulletin.