Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 overruns runway at Miami International Airport

Amazon Prime Air’s Boeing 767 cargo aircraft overran the runway at Miami International Airport during a landing attempt on Tuesday afternoon, striking several ground vehicles parked near the runway’s end. The incident occurred on runway 9L at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time, prompting an immediate halt to airport operations in the vicinity and the activation of emergency services. No passengers were aboard the aircraft, which was on a scheduled freight delivery, and initial reports indicated that the flight crew was unharmed.

Airport officials confirmed that the overrun caused damage to two airport maintenance trucks and a fuel service vehicle, resulting in minor injuries to three ground‑crew members who received on‑site medical attention. Miami‑Dade Police, the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched a joint investigation to determine the cause of the runway excursion, while Amazon and Boeing released statements expressing cooperation with authorities and emphasizing the safety of their operations. Runway 9L remained closed for inspection and cleanup, with normal traffic expected to resume later in the evening pending the investigation’s findings.