At least five people died and five others were injured on Sunday when a Prime Air cargo flight operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crashing into vehicles and erupting into flames. The accident involving the Boeing 767-300 triggered an immediate emergency response and a full ground stop at the major hub, according to local officials and federal aviation authorities.
## Runway Overrun and Fire at Miami International Airport
The incident unfolded at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, when flight 7598 veered off a diagonal runway at Miami International Airport. According to records from the county CAD and statements from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) and Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue, the aircraft slammed into multiple vehicles in its path before coming to a stop in the northwestern corner of the airfield, sparking a thick plume of smoke. Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Chief Rey de Darla reported that emergency responders were battling a persistent fuel leak on the exterior of the aircraft following the crash. “We still have an active fuel leak that is occurring on the exterior of the aircraft and that is being controlled,” de Darla stated. More than 60 fire units rushed to the scene. First responders encountered heavy flames and intense smoke billowing from the wreckage as they worked to suppress the fire and treat the injured. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella noted that rescue crews arrived at the disaster site seconds after the impact.
## Casualties and Emergency Response
Out of the ten total victims confirmed by authorities, three individuals were rushed to a trauma center in critical condition, while two others were transported to a local hospital. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal authorities instituted a total ground stop at Miami International Airport to give emergency crews unobstructed access to evaluate the site and manage the hazards. Travelers navigating the region faced severe delays as inbound and outbound flights were grounded.
## Flight Origin and Corporate Response
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records confirm that the Boeing 767-300 freighter originally departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before making its fatal approach into Miami. Amazon confirmed that the aircraft operated under its Prime Air network via carrier partner 21 Air. In a statement to Fox News Digital, an Amazon spokesperson acknowledged the disaster. “We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane, operated by 21 Air, has suffered an incident today at an attempt to land at the Miami International Airport,” the company stated. “The situation is evolving rapidly and we are still gathering information. We are working closely with local authorities and partners to find out exactly what happened.”
