Authorities said five people are dead after a cargo plane overshot the runway Sunday afternoon, plowed across a road and crashed into a parking lot full of electric vehicles.
Cargo South 7598, a Boeing 767-300 freighter flying for Amazon, could be seen in a video on fire and emitting a massive plume of smoke.
The plane departed Sunday morning from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was scheduled to land in Miami at 2:21 p.m.
The Federal Aviation Administration closed Miami International Airport Sunday.
In addition to the five who died, another five people were injured.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
“We’ve issued a full ground stop at Miami International while first responders assess the scene after an Amazon cargo plane overran the runway,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement. “If you’re traveling through the area, please expect significant delays and potential cancellations.”
Amazon confirmed one its planes operated by 21 Air, “experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today.”
Kelly Nantel, an Amazon spokesperson, said the company is continuing to gather details about the incident.
“We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened. Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We’re doing everything we can to support those affected,” she said.
Multiple fatalities have been reported but not confirmed, including a victim found under the wing of the plane, which was torn off in the accident.
Video footage of the landing shows the aircraft’s left-side landing gear failing to make contact with the ground as the wobbling plane barreled down the runway.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah said nearly 200 fire rescue personnel responded to the crash and resulting “complex fire,” and helped extricate people trapped in vehicles.
The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the cause of the crash and sent a “go team” to investigate. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy will hold a media briefing on Monday.
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