Flight recorders recovered from Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami
The NTSB has recovered flight recorders from the 21 Air Boeing 767-300 that overshot a Miami airport runway, hitting vehicles and resulting in 5 deaths.
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
- The NTSB recovered flight recorders from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami.
- A Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air overshot the runway on Sunday, hitting a van and a Toyota.
- The accident resulted in five fatalities and five serious injuries as investigators examine the cause.
Investigators have successfully recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The devices are being sent to the NTSB headquarters for evaluation and analysis.
The devastating accident occurred shortly before 14:00 local time on Sunday during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend. The Boeing 767-300 aircraft, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway and collided with vehicles on the ground, leaving five people dead and five others seriously injured.
Speaking at a press conference at Miami International Airport, NTSB chairwoman Jennifer Homendy stated that the aircraft was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on its third flight of the day with two crew members on board. The plane struck navigational equipment, broke through a perimeter fence, and hit a white Ford van carrying seven people belonging to a cleaning contractor, as well as a Toyota Corolla with three passengers, finally coming to rest about 1,300 feet (394 meters) beyond the runway.
"The crash scene is devastating, with debris from the aircraft, vehicles and airport fencing scattered across the area."
Jennifer Homendy, NTSB Chairwoman
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
Runway overruns present complex challenges for aviation safety investigators, requiring a multi-faceted analysis of meteorological data, aircraft performance, crew operations, and ground infrastructure. The NTSB noted that examining whether the runway should feature an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS) will serve as a key component in determining how to prevent similar overrunning incidents in the future.
The NTSB emphasized that it remains too early to draw conclusions regarding the cause of the crash as investigators continue gathering evidence at the site. Separate teams will examine flight history, crew training, radar data, aircraft systems, and weather conditions. Earlier analysis by BBC Verify indicated an active thunderstorm near the airport with wind gusts up to 26 knots shortly before the incident.
Amazon stated it was heartbroken by the loss of life and is working closely with authorities, while 21 Air expressed condolences and pledged full cooperation with the investigation. Two of the four airport runways remained closed following the crash, causing ongoing travel disruptions for arriving flights and flight crews during the holiday weekend.
Source: BBC World
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