Five Killed as Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo plane operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, struck several vehicles and came to rest in an adjacent field. The aircraft was on fire when emergency crews arrived, with more than 60 units responding.

Three of the injured were taken to a trauma center in critical condition. The victims have not yet been identified, and authorities have not said whether those killed were aboard the aircraft or on the ground.

Several people trapped in vehicles had to be freed by specialized rescue teams. Crews also searched for the pilot and co-pilot in the cockpit, but officials have not disclosed their condition.

Fuel was leaking from the aircraft and emergency crews worked to contain it. Officials said there was no ongoing threat to the public.

A ground stop at the airport lasted about three hours. Two runways later reopened, but incoming flights were facing average delays of about six and a half hours on Sunday night.

The Boeing 767-300 had flown from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 32-year-old aircraft was converted from passenger to cargo use in 2015. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause.

(CBS, bak)