The Federal Aviation Administration closed Miami International Airport Sunday after a cargo plane overshot the runway, plowed over a road and crashed into a parking lot full of electric vehicles.
Cargo South 7598, a Boeing 767-300 freighter flying for Amazon, could be seen in a video on fire and emitting a massive plume of smoke.
The plane departed Sunday morning from San Juan, Puerto Rico and was scheduled to land in Miami at 2:21 p.m. There were reports of injuries and several deaths.
“We’ve issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement. “If you’re traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations.”
Amazon confirmed one of its planes operated by 21 Air “experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today.”
Kelly Nantel, an Amazon spokesperson, said the company is continuing to gather details about the incident.
“We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We’re doing everything we can to support those affected,” she said.
Multiple fatalities have been reported but not confirmed, including a victim found under the wing of the plane, which was torn off in the accident.
Video footage of the landing shows the aircraft’s left-side landing gear failing to make contact with the ground as the plane barreled down the runway.
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