Federal investigators said a Boeing 767 cargo aircraft operated by Amazon collided with two ground vehicles on the property of Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, 2026, resulting in five deaths. The aircraft first struck a van and then an SUV before coming to rest. All five victims were members of a cleaning crew who were working on the airport grounds.
The crash left four people alive, including the pilot and co-pilot of the Amazon flight. Two occupants of the van survived the impact, bringing the total number of survivors to four. The investigation is being conducted by federal authorities, who are examining the sequence of events that led to the collision.
Investigators reported that there was no evidence indicating that the aircraft's speed brakes or thrust reversers had been deployed before the impact with the vehicles. The absence of activation of these systems has become a focal point of the ongoing federal investigation, as it may provide insight into the aircraft's speed and handling moments before the crash.
The incident involved an Amazon cargo flight operating a Boeing 767, a model commonly used for freight transport. The crash on airport property prompted a federal inquiry to determine the cause of the collision and to assess any safety implications for airport operations. Authorities continue to gather data from the aircraft, the site, and witness statements to complete their analysis.