Amazon suspends 21 Air after Miami crash kills five
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Amazon suspended cargo flights with 21 Air after a Boeing 767 overran a Miami runway and struck a van, killing five people on September 6. The company said it reviewed the incident and will continue supporting the investigation and those affected.
Key Facts
- The crash occurred on September 6 when a Boeing 767 overran the runway by about 396 meters and struck a cleaning crew van.
- All five people in the van died, and five others were injured.
- 21 Air, based in North Carolina, had carried Amazon packages since 2024.
- The aircraft was 32 years old and was converted to cargo use in 2015 after more than two decades of passenger service.
Suspension Decision
Amazon suspended cooperation with cargo carrier 21 Air after the Miami airport accident that killed five people, according to the Associated Press. The company said it reviewed the circumstances and decided to suspend flights operated by 21 Air. Amazon will continue to assist the investigation and provide support to those affected. 21 Air had not commented on the decision at the time of publication.
Crash Details
The Boeing 767 carrying Amazon packages arrived from San Juan and overran the runway by about 396 meters before hitting the van. All five people in the van died, and five others were injured. The National Transportation Safety Board will examine the aircraft's ownership history, maintenance records, weather conditions, and 21 Air's operations. Investigators' published data shows that during approach and after landing, one pilot warned the other about excessive speed, and cockpit alerts sounded for descent rate and ground proximity. The full transcript of crew communications will be released later.
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