Full Breakdown
Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Runway at Miami International Airport
9/6/2026, 11:57:32 PM
Core Event
On September 6, 2026, a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operating for Amazon Prime Air as Flight 7598, flown by 21 Air, overran the diagonal runway at Miami International Airport (MIA) while landing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The aircraft stopped beyond the runway’s northwest end, striking vehicles near the 2100 block of Northwest 42nd Avenue. The impact ignited a fire that produced thick black smoke and prompted an immediate ground stop that halted all arrivals and departures at the hub.
Background & Context
Amazon’s Prime Air service uses dedicated cargo aircraft to move packages between major hubs. The flight departed San Juan earlier that day en route to Miami, a primary distribution center for the company’s southeastern operations.
Data & Statistics
- Aircraft: Boeing 767-300 cargo, operated by 21 Air.
- Flight designation: Air Flight 7598.
- Departure: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, San Juan.
- Time of runway excursion: around 2 p.m. ET.
- Emergency response: over 60 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units deployed.
- Airport impact: All runways and taxiways closed; approximately 250 flights delayed by late afternoon.
- Ground stop: Issued by the FAA’s Air Traffic Control System Command Center at about 2:30 p.m. ET and extended to at least 5:30 p.m. ET.
Official Statements & Responses
The FAA confirmed the overrun and announced an investigation, issuing the ground stop to allow responders to assess the scene. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned travelers of “significant delays and potential cancellations.” Miami International Airport confirmed the aircraft’s position at the runway’s northwest end and the closure of all taxiways and runways. The NTSB said it was “gathering information” about the incident.
On-the-Ground Reports
Firefighters found the Boeing 767 on fire, with heavy flames and smoke emanating from the fuselage. The aircraft struck several vehicles, including two semi-trucks parked near the perimeter road. Responders worked to extinguish the blaze and assess “multiple patients,” though the exact number of injuries remained unconfirmed. Video footage captured by local media showed the plane largely intact on its belly, with thick plumes of smoke rising above the site.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the number of injured persons. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue described “multiple patients,” while a dispatch audio clip cited by one outlet referenced “one patient.” No official casualty figures have been released, and it remains unclear whether any fatalities occurred. The cause of the runway excursion has not been determined; FAA and NTSB investigations are ongoing.
What’s Next
The FAA and NTSB will continue their investigations to determine the cause of the overrun. Miami International Airport plans a phased reopening of runways once safety assessments are completed, though further delays may occur pending investigation results.
