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Amazon pauses 21 Air operations after fatal Miami 767 freighter overrun killed five

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Amazon has suspended operations with 21 Air, the cargo carrier operating the Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6, crossed a nearby road and killed five people on the ground. The decision follows Amazon’s review of the accident and emerging NTSB data.

Discovered 2026-09-13T18:49:59.643037-07:00 | 2026-09-13T18:49:59.643037-07:00

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  • Amazon’s pause removes 21 Air from its operating network while the circumstances of the fatal Miami accident are reviewed, with direct implications for cargo capacity and logistics continuity.
  • The crash involved a Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran the runway and killed five people on the ground; NTSB data cited repeated speed warnings and a brief attempt to apply go-around thrust.
  • The event underscores the operational and safety exposure created when major cargo networks rely on third-party carriers and aircraft operators.

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