GoKawiilThe aircraft overran the runway around 2 p.m. Sunday after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment in the landing: whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.
Investigators probe Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that kills at least 5
Why This Matters
A cargo jet operating for Amazon overran a runway at Miami International Airport after arriving from San Juan, striking vehicles and killing at least five people. The crash puts renewed scrutiny on Amazon's fast-growing air freight network, which underpins its rapid-delivery promise to consumers. Federal investigators are examining the landing itself, including whether the aircraft touched down too far down the runway to stop in time.
Key Takeaways
- An Amazon cargo plane overran a Miami International Airport runway on Sunday afternoon, killing at least five people.
- The flight had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and struck vehicles after leaving the runway.
- Federal investigators are focused on whether the jet touched down too late to stop safely.
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