An Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway at Miami International Airport after arriving from Puerto Rico.
Why it matters: The incident disrupted operations at one of the nation's busiest airports and a major freight hub. Officials have not yet confirmed injuries, fatalities, the aircraft type, or the cause of the overrun.
- The FAA said Prime Air flight 7598 overran Miami International Airport's diagonal runway at about 2 p.m. local time.
- The flight had departed Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Miami International Airport said the aircraft came to rest disabled near the northwest end of the airport.
- AP reported the aircraft struck multiple vehicles, burst into flames and sent thick black smoke over the airport.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, according to the FAA and reports from ABC News and the Associated Press.
The FAA identified the aircraft as Prime Air flight 7598 and said it overran the airport's diagonal runway at about 2 p.m. local time after arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Miami International Airport said the aircraft came to rest disabled near the northwest end of the airport.
The airport said the runway incident disrupted operations. AP reported the aircraft struck multiple vehicles, burst into flames and sent thick black smoke over the airport, and said the event prompted a ground stop and wider airport disruption.
Officials have not yet confirmed injuries, fatalities, the aircraft type or the cause of the overrun.
By the numbers
- 2 p.m. local time - When the FAA said the runway overrun happened.
- 7598 - FAA flight number for the Prime Air cargo plane.
- 1 runway - The diagonal runway the FAA said the aircraft overran.
Yes, but: Key details remain unconfirmed, including injuries, fatalities, the aircraft type and the cause of the overrun.
What's next: Officials are expected to release more details on the cause of the incident and any operational impact.