Amazon cargo Boeing 767 overruns Miami runway, killing five on ground
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- A Boeing 767 cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air for Amazon crashed in Miami after landing about 1,143 metres beyond the end of runway 30, striking two vehicles and killing five people on the ground while injuring three others; the pilots sustained minor injuries.
- The NTSB report says the crew applied the brakes manually, released them and advanced the throttles to a go‑around setting before the aircraft left the runway, indicating a failed attempt to stop the aircraft after overshooting the runway threshold.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks of runway overruns for cargo operations and may prompt airlines and operators to review landing procedures and brake management to prevent ground casualties.
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