Amazon cargo jet overshoots Miami runway, erupts in flames

A cargo aircraft operating for Amazon Prime Air crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon after overshooting the runway upon landing, triggering a massive emergency response and a complete halt to flight operations at the busy Florida hub.

The plane, which had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, veered off the tarmac at approximately 2 p.m. local time, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). After leaving the runway, the aircraft struck several vehicles before coming to rest near a roadway and two semi-trucks.

More than 60 fire rescue units from Miami-Dade County rushed to the scene. Emergency crews found the aircraft engulfed in flames and worked to extinguish the blaze while assessing anyone who may have been affected. Authorities have not yet released information on possible injuries or fatalities.

Images from the crash site showed the freighter resting on its belly beside a roadway. Despite the intense fire and thick black smoke that billowed above the airport, the aircraft appeared to remain largely intact.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was dispatching investigators to examine the incident. The agency also imposed a full ground stop at the airport as crews responded.

The crash forced officials to close all runways and taxiways, disrupting air traffic at the major South Florida hub. The FAA warned that delays could persist even after the airport reopens, with arrivals and departures expected to operate at reduced capacity.

The National Transportation Safety Board said it was gathering information about the crash and is expected to assist in determining what caused the aircraft to overrun the runway.

Amazon did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Authorities were continuing emergency operations and the investigation as officials worked to determine the extent of the damage and whether anyone was seriously injured or killed.