MIAMI, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2026) — An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway after landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, struck multiple vehicles, and caught fire, prompting a large emergency response and a full shutdown of the airport.
The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft, operating as Prime Air Flight 7598, departed Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and landed at Miami around 2 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. The plane, operated by 21 Air for Amazon Air, left Runway 30, crossed a perimeter area, and came to rest at the northwest end of the airport near a roadway and parking area. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the aircraft struck multiple vehicles.
Firefighters arrived to find the plane on fire with heavy flames and thick black smoke. “Units arrived to find an airplane that had caught on fire as a result of this crash, with heavy flames and smoke showing,” Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. “Firefighters are working on extinguishing the fire, and there are multiple patients.” More than 60 fire rescue units responded. Officials have not released details on the number or condition of those patients, and no fatalities have been confirmed.
Airport spokesman Greg Chin identified the flight as Prime Air Flight 7598. All runways and taxiways were closed as of 3 p.m., and a full ground stop was in effect. Passengers with flights scheduled Sunday were told to check directly with their airlines. Hundreds of flights faced delays or cancellations, and incoming aircraft were diverted. Northwest 67th Avenue near the airport was also closed in the area of the scene.
Amazon spokeswoman Kelly Nantel said an “Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land.” She added that the situation was fast-moving and that the company was gathering details and working with local authorities. The FAA said it will investigate. The National Transportation Safety Board said it is gathering information. A review of air traffic control audio indicated the pilots did not declare an emergency before landing. Inspection crews later reported no aircraft parts or debris on the runway itself, though navigational equipment was damaged when the plane left the pavement.
The 32-year-old Boeing 767 was originally built as a passenger aircraft and later converted to cargo configuration. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft traveling at about 112 knots as it exited the usable portion of the runway. The cause of the overrun has not been determined. This is a developing story. Additional details on injuries, the aircraft’s final approach, and the investigation are expected from federal and local authorities.
