Overview
- A 21 Air‑operated Boeing 767 freighter used by Amazon overran the runway at Miami International Airport, struck multiple vehicles, caught fire and killed five people on the ground while injuring the two pilots.
- The NTSB opened a technical investigation and released preliminary cockpit communications showing the crew warned they were too fast and discussed aborting the landing before the aircraft left the runway.
- Amazon said it will not award additional cargo flights to 21 Air and that safety remains its top priority while it fully supports ongoing investigations.
- 21 Air has said it is focused on supporting affected families and stands by its safety policies while U.S. media reports quote former employees alleging safety‑rule violations and discouragement of internal reporting.
- Investigators’ findings could lead to safety recommendations, regulatory action or litigation, and the pause raises short‑term operational and reputational risks for both Amazon and 21 Air.