The incident occurred on the afternoon of 6/9 at Miami International Airport when a Boeing 767, arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran runway 30, which is over 2,700 meters long, according to data from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The accident resulted in 5 fatalities and 5 injuries, with three individuals in critical condition.
Images from the scene showed the aircraft with its nose pointed downwards and tail upwards. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported that over 60 units responded to the scene, where the aircraft was engulfed in "large flames and thick smoke." Response teams are managing a fuel leak, and some victims were trapped inside the vehicles struck by the aircraft, requiring extrication. While no aircraft debris or parts were found on the runway, the plane damaged navigation equipment as it veered off.
Smoke rises from a Boeing 767 aircraft at Miami International Airport in the U.S. on 6/9. *Video: Clash Report*
The aircraft was operated by cargo airline 21 Air, which has its operating center in Miami and specializes in operating flights for companies like Amazon and DHL using Boeing 767 aircraft. The reason the aircraft failed to stop remains unclear. Air traffic control recordings indicate the pilot did not report an emergency during landing, according to CNN.
An Amazon spokesperson stated the company is working closely with local authorities to gather more information and will fully cooperate with all investigations. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is collecting information on the incident, and the FAA will launch an investigation.
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A Boeing 767 aircraft at Miami International Airport in the U.S. on 6/9. *Photo: AFP*
All runways and taxiways at Miami Airport were closed as of 15h on 6/9. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy stated that significant delays and flight cancellations are expected.
Runway excursions are the most common aircraft-related incidents globally, according to data from the International Air Transport Association. Similar to many other airports, runways at Miami International Airport have safety areas that serve as buffer zones in such incidents.
By Pham Giang (According to Reuters, CNN)
