A cargo aircraft operated by Amazon overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport on September 13, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., and crashed, killing five people and injuring several others. Five survivors were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
The Boeing‑type freighter, carrying Amazon freight, failed to stop on the paved surface of runway 30 and left the runway’s end before coming to rest in a nearby area of the airfield. Emergency crews responded quickly, securing the scene and providing medical aid to those injured.
Miami‑Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero‑Stutz arrived with law‑enforcement personnel to coordinate the emergency response, while Miami‑Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined officials at the airport to assess the situation. Firefighters, paramedics and airport safety teams worked together to contain any fire risk and to evacuate the wreckage.
Survivors who were able to speak described a sudden loss of control as the aircraft accelerated down the runway, followed by a violent impact when the plane left the paved surface. Their accounts are being recorded by investigators as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board and local authorities remain on site a week after the crash, gathering physical evidence and reviewing data from the aircraft’s flight recorders. The investigation is still in its early stages, and officials have not released a definitive cause for the overrun. The community continues to await further findings as the search for answers proceeds.
The incident marks a tragic loss for the families of the five victims and adds to the growing scrutiny of cargo operations at major airports. Authorities have pledged to keep the public informed as more information becomes available.