Miami 767 Overrun: Investigators Examine Missing Wind Information in Landing Clearance

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Investigators have disclosed that the crew of a Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran the runway at Miami was not provided crosswind or tailwind information during landing clearance. They have not determined whether gusting winds or a tailwind contributed to the fatal accident sequence.

Discovered 2026-10-02T03:19:49.050380-07:00 | 2026-10-02T03:19:49.050380-07:00

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  • Investigators are examining whether the absence of crosswind and tailwind information during landing clearance affected the crew’s assessment of landing conditions.
  • The findings could have implications for cockpit decision-making, air traffic control procedures and operational risk management for freighter flights in gusting or tailwind conditions.

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