Amazon halts use of 21 Air after plane overshot Miami runway in deadly crash

September 14, 2026 / 7:34 AM EDT / CBS/AP

Amazon halts use of 21 Air after plane overshot Miami runway in deadly crash

TL;DR

  • Amazon is pausing operations with 21 Air after a tragic incident.
  • A 21 Air plane overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
  • The victims were in a van struck by the plane after it went off the runway.
  • Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel stated safety is a top priority.
  • The aircraft was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 converted to a cargo plane in 2015.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, reviewing factors such as ownership history, weather, maintenance, and operations.
  • Cockpit audio indicated pilots were warned about excessive speed during approach and landing.