Miami International Airport — the primary airport serving the South Florida, United States area

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Miami International Airport

the primary airport serving the South Florida, United States area

In brief

Amazon cargo plane crashes near Miami airport, killing five aboard

An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, collided with multiple vehicles, and burst into flames, triggering a large emergency response and the temporary closure of all runways. Firefighters–including about 60 units–responded as authorities and the FAA opened investigations and issued a ground stop amid ongoing travel disruptions.

Alaska Airlines Flight 305 from Miami to Seattle was placed in cockpit lockdown after threats from passengers, prompting a return to the gate, engine shutdown, and deplaning of passengers while law enforcement investigated. Authorities later said there was no credible threat and affected passengers were rebooked as the delay extended into the evening.

LatestNTSB: Pilot Warnings Preceded Deadly Miami Runway OverrunNTSB updates indicate one pilot repeatedly warned the Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 of excessive speed in the final minute before it overran Runway 30 at Miami, while the other pilot did not consistently respond. Investigators say warnings like 'sink rate' and 'too low, terrain' occurred, no speed brakes or thrust reversers were deployed, and questions remain about why the crew did not go around as the crash killed five people and spurred a wrongful-death lawsuit.Sep 10, 2026