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NTSB: Amazon Air 767 landed nearly three-quarters of a mile long before Miami runway overrun

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The pilots of 21 Air Flight 7598 were unaware of potentially strong tailwinds and touched down nearly three-quarters of a mile beyond Miami International Airport’s Runway 30 threshold, leaving only 930 feet when the captain attempted to reject the landing. Five people were killed.

Discovered 2026-10-01T13:05:04.881742-07:00 | 2026-10-01T13:05:04.881742-07:00

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  • The NTSB’s preliminary findings identify a breakdown in wind-condition awareness and air traffic control warnings ahead of a fatal runway overrun.
  • The aircraft touched down far beyond the normal landing zone, and the rejected-landing attempt began with only 930 feet of runway remaining—facts central to operational and training reviews.
  • The investigation involves a Boeing 767 cargo operation serving Amazon, highlighting safety considerations for high-volume air-freight networks and airport arrival procedures.

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