The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has deployed a go-team to Miami International Airport (MIA) following a fatal runway excursion involving an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 on Sunday. The aircraft, arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico, reportedly departed the usable runway surface during landing operations.
Initial reports indicate the aircraft collided with multiple vehicles on a roadway located behind the airport perimeter. Local emergency services, including over 200 firefighters, responded to the site to manage an engine compartment fire and significant fuel leak. Officials have confirmed five fatalities and several injuries resulting from the incident.
Flight tracking data suggests the aircraft was traveling at approximately 129 mph as it exited the runway surface. Weather reports from the time of the arrival noted thunderstorms and gusting winds in the Miami area. The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at the facility to manage the emergency response, resulting in significant delays for holiday weekend travel.
NTSB leadership is scheduled to provide a formal update during a media briefing on Monday. Investigators will examine all operational and environmental factors surrounding the excursion.