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NTSB to Update on Fatal Amazon Cargo Jet Crash at Miami Airport
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will provide an update on its investigation into the fatal crash of an Amazon Prime Air cargo jet that overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The agency announced it would hold a media briefing at 4 p.m. EDT on Monday to share its latest findings.
The Incident and Casualties
Prime Air Flight 7598, arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran the airport's runway shortly before 2 p.m. EDT Sunday, according to officials. The aircraft subsequently struck multiple vehicles on the ground, resulting in 5 fatalities and 5 injuries, with three individuals reported to be in critical condition.
During a news conference, Miami-Dade Fire Chief Ray Jadallah stated that the pilot and co-pilot were trapped inside the aircraft following the crash. The NTSB confirmed on Sunday it had dispatched a "go team" to investigate the accident. Emergency crews also responded to a fuel leak from the damaged aircraft.
Impact on Airport Operations
AdThe crash caused significant disruptions at Miami International Airport. While flights resumed by Sunday evening, the incident had lingering effects on air traffic into Monday. According to flight-tracking service FlightAware, inbound flights to the airport were experiencing average delays of more than 5 hours by noon on Monday.
In the 24 hours following the crash, a total of 232 flights were canceled. The large-scale response involved more than 60 rescue units and approximately 200 personnel, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said in a statement.
Aircraft Details
The aircraft involved was a 32-year-old Boeing 767-300 freighter. According to data from Flightradar24, the plane had previously served as a passenger jet for various airlines from 1994 to 2015. The flight tracking service also reported the aircraft was traveling at 112 knots (129 mph) when it exited the usable portion of the runway.
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