Miami Plane Crash News: A terrifying incident took place near Miami International Airport on Sunday (September 6) afternoon when an Amazon Boeing 767 cargo jet crashed onto a road shortly after landing. Onlookers recorded the footage and shared it online, which showed the shocking visuals of the aircraft lying sideways across the road, with thick black smoke rising from the wreckage. According to reports, no casualties have been reported so far, and a rescue operation is underway.
Miami Plane Crash News: What Exactly Happened?
According to initial reports, the Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft had arrived in Miami from San Juan, Puerto Rico, at around 2 p.m. on Sunday, when the incident occurred. The aircraft reportedly went off the runway and ended up on a road near Miami International Airport. Dramatic footage from the scene showed the large aircraft lying sideways across the roadway, with thick smoke rising from the wreckage. The exact cause of the incident has not yet been confirmed and remains under investigation.
What Is the Airline/Airport Response?
Following the incident, emergency crews and airport authorities responded to the scene, while operations at Miami International Airport were affected by the temporary ground stop. The FAA issued an official ground stop advisory for Miami International Airport (MIA) on September 6, 2026, after the incident involving the Amazon Boeing 767 cargo jet. According to the advisory, the ground stop was implemented because of a “RWY-TAXI / DISABLED AIRCRAFT” issue. The restriction was scheduled from 17:43Z to 19:00Z, with a medium probability of extension, and departure facilities in Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Atlanta and Washington were affected.
Miami Plane Crash News: Amazon Boeing 767 Jet Crashes Near Miami Airport; Plane Bursts Into Flames | Watch Video
WATCH: Amazon Prime Air, operating as Cargo South Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300 N1997A freighter operated by 21 Air, has overrun Runway 30 at Miami International Airport (MIA) after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Initial reports show the aircraft overshot the runway and… pic.twitter.com/rHI29URRRF
— Turbine Traveller (@Turbinetraveler) September 6, 2026
Netizens’ Reaction
The dramatic footage of the aircraft lying across the roadway and smoke rising from the scene quickly attracted attention online. Many social media users expressed shock at the images and concern about what had happened.
One user said, “That is an absolutely terrifying sight. I hope everyone involved is safe.”
Another said, “Seeing a Boeing 767 sitting across a road like that is unbelievable.”
A third user said, “The amount of smoke in those videos is really shocking.”
One wrote, “I hope investigators can quickly determine what caused the aircraft to leave the runway.”
Another user commented, “This could have been much worse. Hoping there are no serious injuries.”
One person said, “The footage from the scene looks incredibly dramatic.”
Another wrote, “A cargo plane of this size ending up on a roadway is something you don’t see every day.”
One user commented, “Praying for everyone who was on board and everyone near the crash site.”
Another said, “Hopefully the airport can return to normal operations soon.”
One more user wrote, “The investigation will be important to understand exactly what went wrong during the landing.”
