NTSB Confirms Amazon Cargo Jet Struck Vehicles in Miami
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An Amazon cargo jet overran the runway at Miami International Airport by 1,300 feet on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others. The aircraft, operated by 21 Air, struck a van and a passenger vehicle before coming to a stop. NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy described the scene as one of total devastation. Investigators have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders and will remain on-site for at least one week to evaluate the incident.
Why it matters
This tragedy highlights critical safety risks associated with airport perimeter security and runway overruns involving heavy cargo aircraft.
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