Five people died when an Amazon-operated cargo jet crashed while landing at Miami International Airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 767 identified as Prime Air Flight 7598, reportedly overran the runway during a landing sequence at about 2 p.m. Eastern Time after departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Video from the scene showed thick smoke rising from the wreckage.
Images and video circulated following the accident and officials confirmed multiple fatalities, but authorities had not released a full accounting of occupants or detailed casualty information in the immediate aftermath. Emergency personnel were on site and operations at the airport were affected as teams secured the area and began initial fact-gathering. Airport officials and federal authorities have provided only limited public updates while response efforts continued.
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 767, a widebody model commonly used in freight operations. The flight was operated for Amazon‘s air cargo service, known as Prime Air. Officials have not released details about the aircraft’s maintenance history, crew manifest or cargo load; such specifics typically become part of a formal review by aviation investigators.
The Federal Aviation Administration named the flight and confirmed the runway overrun, and further inquiries into the cause are expected. Investigations into aviation accidents normally examine flight data, air traffic control communications and maintenance records to determine contributing factors. Authorities said they would provide updates as verified information becomes available.
