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Five killed as Amazon cargo aircraft crashes near Miami airport
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway in Miami and caught fire after arriving from Puerto Rico, claiming five lives. The aircraft crossed a roadway serving warehouse operations adjacent to the airport.
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A cargo aircraft operating for Amazon skidded off a runway in Miami and burst into flames, resulting in five fatalities. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. local time as the plane touched down following a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The aircraft failed to stop upon landing and continued across the runway perimeter, crossing an access road frequently used by warehouse workers and personnel employed by other businesses operating in the airport vicinity. The plane subsequently caught fire after the crash.
Miami-Dade County authorities and federal investigators responded to the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to lead the investigation into the accident, examining factors that may have contributed to the runway overrun and the subsequent fire.
The crash marks a significant aviation incident for the region and raises questions about cargo flight operations and safety protocols at major airports serving the southern United States. Amazon has indicated it is cooperating fully with authorities investigating the accident.