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Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami kills five after runway overrun
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is underway following a fatal crash involving an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 at Miami International Airport. The aircraft, operated by contractor 21 Air, overran the runway by approximately 1,300 feet, colliding with a cleaning crew's van and an SUV before catching fire. The incident resulted in five fatalities and five injuries.
Cockpit voice recorder data reveals that during the final approach, one pilot repeatedly warned of excessive speed, but the other pilot failed to provide a consistent verbal response. The crew also received seven automated cockpit warnings, including “sink rate” and “too low terrain” alerts, in the moments preceding the impact. Flight data suggests the crew briefly attempted a go-around maneuver by increasing engine thrust, but the attempt was unsuccessful.
Investigators are currently evaluating mechanical factors, including potential failures in the automatic braking systems and the fact that thrust reversers were not utilized. The widow of one of the victims has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Amazon and 21 Air, alleging negligence, inadequate training, and the use of an aging 32-year-old aircraft.
Entities
21 Air · Amazon · Amazon Air · Boeing · Boeing 767 · Jennifer Homendy · Joseph Carroll · Miami International Airport · National Transportation Safety Board · Yaraisi Santiso Morejon
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- [● 27 SOURCES] The Boeing 767 overran the runway at Miami International Airport by approximately 1,300 feet. www.europesays.com · www.castanet.net · www.newindianexpress.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.sanjuanpordentro.net · +20 more
- [● 32 SOURCES] One pilot repeatedly warned of excessive speed during the approach, but the other pilot did not provide a consistent verbal response. www.castanet.net · www.newindianexpress.com · www.independent.co.uk · world-today-journal.com · www.ksfr.org · +25 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The aircraft involved was a Boeing 767 operated by cargo carrier 21 Air. www.independent.co.uk · www.sanjuanpordentro.net · www.claimsjournal.com · www.europesays.com · time.news · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The widow of a victim filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Amazon and its aviation partners, alleging negligence. www.europesays.com · time.news · rdnvenezuela.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · civildeadline.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] One pilot called for a go-around approximately 15 seconds before the cockpit voice recording ended. www.independent.co.uk · world-today-journal.com · notifalcon.com · sapo.pt · www.ksfr.org · +3 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] The crash resulted in five fatalities and five injuries. www.castanet.net · www.newindianexpress.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.sanjuanpordentro.net · www.europesays.com · +23 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The aircraft was carrying mostly contact lenses. www.independent.co.uk · www.acierta.mx
- [DISPUTED] The plane touched down 4,000 feet past the target zone. www.europesays.com · time.news
- [● 3 SOURCES] Investigators are evaluating potential failures in the automatic braking systems and thrust reversers. notifalcon.com · rdnvenezuela.com · civildeadline.com
- [● 22 SOURCES] The aircraft involved was a Boeing 767 operated by cargo carrier 21 Air for Amazon Air. notifalcon.com · www.sanjuanpordentro.net · www.claimsjournal.com · www.europesays.com · time.news · +16 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The aircraft landed more than 40 knots faster than the recommended speed. www.europesays.com · time.news · notifalcon.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The crew received seven cockpit warnings in the final moments of the approach, consisting of two “sink rate” and five “too low terrain” alerts. thepodiummedia.com