NTSB Recovers Black Boxes From Fatal Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami
NTSB recovers flight recorders from Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed five and injured five others.
Federal investigators have recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, according to the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Jennifer L. Homendy told reporters on Monday that the devices were being transported to NTSB headquarters for evaluation and download. The crash occurred around 2 p.m. when the aircraft, arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran the runway and crossed a road used by businesses surrounding the airport.
Homendy described the scene as one of "utter devastation," noting visible tire marks on the pavement and debris scattered across the area. Officials confirmed that five people were killed and five others injured, with three in critical condition.
The NTSB chair stated that all victims were in two vehicles: an Econoline van carrying workers from a cleaning company and a Toyota Corolla Cross passenger vehicle. Investigators are now examining whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely on the runway.
Homendy acknowledged the difficulty of discussing aviation safety statistics in the wake of such a tragedy, emphasizing the profound loss felt by the families of the victims. The investigation is ongoing, with more detailed findings expected in the coming days.