Amazon Cargo Jet Overruns Runway at Miami International Airport and Strikes Multiple Vehicles

A cargo jet operated for Amazon overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Tuesday morning, colliding with several vehicles before coming to a stop, according to airport and federal aviation officials.

The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Atlas Air, was arriving from Mexico City when the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. local time. The plane was assigned to Flight 5Y3762, which Atlas Air operates under contract for Amazon’s air cargo network.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft’s main landing gear collapsed after it departed the paved surface of Runway 9. The jet then struck several vehicles parked near the runway’s end before halting on a grassy area.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and reported that no serious injuries were sustained. Two people on the plane and the occupants of the vehicles were evaluated by emergency personnel. One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, according to a statement from the airport.

Weather and Runway Conditions

The National Weather Service reported light rain and reduced visibility in the Miami area on Tuesday morning. Winds were from the east at approximately 10 miles per hour at the time of the landing.

Miami International Airport has two primary east-west runways. Runway 9 is used for arrivals and departures depending on wind direction. The airport said the runway would remain closed while investigators documented the scene and removed the aircraft.

Passenger and Cargo Details

Atlas Air confirmed the aircraft was carrying cargo only. No passengers were on board. The airline said the crew consisted of two pilots, both of whom exited the aircraft without assistance.

Amazon’s air cargo operation, known as Amazon Air, relies on third-party carriers such as Atlas Air and others to operate its fleet. The company did not immediately issue a statement on the incident.

Investigation Underway

The National Transportation Safety Board said it has opened an investigation. A team of investigators was dispatched from the agency’s regional office in Washington, D.C.

The FAA is also investigating. It said the flight originated at Felipe Ángeles International Airport outside Mexico City, one of the airports serving the Mexican capital.

Flight tracking data shows the aircraft departed Mexico City at approximately 8:15 a.m. Eastern time and was scheduled to arrive in Miami at 11:10 a.m. The landing occurred about 40 minutes ahead of schedule.

Airport Operations Affected

Miami International Airport officials asked travelers to check with their airlines for possible delays. Several arriving flights were held on the ground at other airports while the runway remained closed.

By early afternoon, the airport said its other runways remained open. The disabled jet was located at the far eastern end of the airfield, away from the main terminal complex.

The aircraft’s tail number is registered as N1907A. The Boeing 737-800 was built in 2008 and has been operated by Atlas Air for Amazon’s cargo network since 2019.

The NTSB is expected to release a preliminary report on the incident within 10 days. A full investigation could take up to 18 months to complete.