Amazon Air Boeing 767 crashes after runway overrun at Miami International Airport
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An Amazon Air Boeing 767 freighter crashed after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, coming to rest outside the airport perimeter and catching fire. The aircraft was operating flight CSB7598 from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami with a two-person crew. Emergency services responded in large numbers as the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Key Facts
- The aircraft, a Boeing 767-33AER(BDSF) registered N1997A, was operated by 21 Air for Amazon Air.
- The flight, CSB7598, was en route from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami when the accident occurred.
- Videos show the aircraft beyond the runway environment with a large plume of black smoke and flames.
- Initial reports indicate the aircraft overran Runway 30 and travelled across a road before coming to rest.
- The FAA and NTSB are expected to investigate the accident.
The Crash
The Boeing 767 freighter crashed after apparently overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft came to rest outside the airport perimeter and caught fire. Images show the aircraft travelled beyond the runway and across a road. The aircraft was identified as Boeing 767-33AER(BDSF), registration N1997A, operated by 21 Air for Amazon Air. The flight, CSB7598, was operating from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami.
Emergency Response
Emergency services responded in large numbers, with firefighters tackling a fire involving the aircraft. Miami International Airport experienced operational disruption following the accident, with emergency crews requiring access to the runway and surrounding areas. The number and condition of people involved has not been officially confirmed. Unverified reports on social media have referred to multiple casualties, but these figures have not been independently confirmed by Miami-Dade authorities, the FAA or the NTSB.
Investigation
The cause of the accident is currently unknown. Investigators will examine the aircraft’s approach and landing, weather conditions, runway surface and braking performance, as well as any possible technical or operational factors. The FAA and NTSB are expected to investigate the accident. The crash recalls the February 2019 crash of Atlas Air Flight 3591, another Boeing 767 freighter operating for Amazon, which crashed near Houston while flying from Miami, killing all three people aboard.
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