NTSB says pilots lacked back‑wind warning before fatal Amazon Air 767 overrun in Miami
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- The NTSB reported that the pilots of an Amazon Air Boeing 767 were not informed about a strong back‑wind before attempting to land at Miami, although air traffic control had warned them of wind gusts up to 40 km/h four minutes earlier.
- The aircraft touched down 2 km beyond the runway threshold at 296 km/h, and a delayed abort attempt led to the plane overrunning the runway, colliding with a vehicle and killing five people.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the critical role of timely wind‑condition information for safe landing operations.
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