On September 6, Amazon Air Flight 7598 overran a runway at Miami International Airport at 1:56 p.m. The aircraft was a 1994-vintage Boeing 767-300 that was reportedly operated by 21 Air and owned by Andromeda Leasing II LLC.
The Boeing 767 traveled approximately 1,300 feet beyond the runway before striking two vehicles, including a van containing seven members of a cleaning company as well as another vehicle traveling just outside the perimeter fence. The plane and surrounding area were quickly engulfed in flames, and containing the resulting fuel leak took several hours.
Five people have been left dead by the incident, including several of the individuals within the vehicles struck by the plane, while several others sustained injuries and are described as being in critical condition. The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a full investigation into the accident, which NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy described as “utter devastation.”
Unfortunately, this tragic incident is the latest in a long line of aviation accidents in recent years. Identifying who is to blame will be critical, both to determine whether safety failures require improvements at Miami International Airport or in Amazon’s air freight operations, and so that victims and loved ones left behind will have the opportunity to pursue justice.
An aviation accident lawyer in Florida can provide help to victims who wish to take legal action. Diaco Law has decades of experience representing clients damaged by plane crashes and other aviation incidents, and we routinely represent air crash victims and their loved ones during these devastating times. We know how overwhelming the aftermath of a Miami aircraft accident can be, and the firm’s thoughts are with the victims affected.
Preliminary Investigation Shows Pilots Nearly Aborted Landing
According to preliminary reports about the incident, the aircraft had already successfully completed two sectors prior to the fatal crash, traveling from Cincinnati to Miami and from Miami to San Juan before returning from Puerto Rico to the Miami Airport.
The plane was piloted by a 55-year-old captain with 7,145 hours of flight time who had completed his Boeing 767 type rating in May, while the first officer was 37, received his 767 type rating in April 2025, and had 2,655 hours of flying experience.
At this point, it is unclear if pilot error was the cause or a contributing factor in the incident. The NTSB’s investigation remains active, but reports that a preliminary review of the plane’s black box data shows pilots considered aborting the landing before the fatal collision.
Shortly before the end of the recording, the black box data shows the nose and landing gear of the plane touched down on the runway before the brakes were released and the throttles were increased.
This suggests an attempt to get the plane back into the air. However, the throttles were then reduced to idle power, and the brakes were reapplied, as the pilots changed course and decided to complete the landing.
This decision may have ultimately led to the tragic outcome and loss of life. The NTSB also found that the black box recording shows no attempt to use the speed brakes or thrust reversers to slow the plane after it landed and overran the runway.
A total of 32 NTSB investigators will continue reviewing data, interviewing pilots, and working to determine how the incident occurred and whether pilot error, air traffic control, weather conditions, or other factors played a role in causing the incident to occur.
As the investigation continues, surviving loved ones of victims, as well as those who were hurt in the crash, should consult with an aviation attorney to understand their legal rights.