Prime Air cargo jet crashes after runway overrun at Miami airport
A cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air for Amazon overran a runway at Miami airport, killing people, injuring five and triggering a major emergency response.
Miami, United States. Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the airport’s diagonal runway shortly before 2 p.m. EDT on Sunday and struck multiple vehicles on the ground, officials said. People were killed and five others were injured, including three in critical condition.
Rescue operation
Miami-Dade Fire Chief Ray Jadallah said at least two people were trapped in vehicles hit by the aircraft, while the pilot and co-pilot were trapped inside the plane.
More than 60 rescue units and about 200 personnel responded, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. Emergency crews were still dealing with an active fuel leak from the aircraft late Sunday afternoon.
Officials declined to identify those who died.
Airport operations
The airport halted all flights immediately after the crash. Two of its four runways had reopened by Sunday evening.
Aircraft and operator
The aircraft had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was a 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter that operated as a passenger jet for several airlines between 1994 and 2015, according to Flightradar24.
Cargo airline 21 Air operated the aircraft for Amazon, an Amazon spokesperson said.
“We are devastated by the accident involving one of our aircraft in Miami today,” 21 Air said on its website. “Our deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.”
Crash details
Reuters photographs showed the jet with its nose on the ground and its tail tilted upward, with apparent scorch marks on the right side of the aircraft.
Flightradar24 said the plane was travelling at 112 knots, or 129 mph, when it exited the usable runway.
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