Authorities have identified the five people killed when an Amazon cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft traveled at least 1,300 feet beyond the paved surface before striking multiple vehicles and catching fire. Five other people were injured, including three who remained hospitalized and two in critical condition on Tuesday.
The two pilots were treated and released. Investigators are examining the runway overrun, the aircraft’s path through airport fencing and the sequence of vehicle impacts.
| 1) | Victims identified by Miami-Dade authorities |
| 2) | Crash sequence and runway overrun |
| 3) | Flight details and airport location |
| 4) | Injuries and emergency response |
| 5) | Investigations underway after the collision |
Victims identified by Miami-Dade authorities
Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz released the victims’ names during a news conference on Tuesday. They were identified as Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, 53; Julio C. Pineda, 75; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo, 47.
Authorities said all five fatalities involved people inside vehicles struck by the aircraft after it left the runway. The released information identified the victims and their ages but did not provide additional details about their relationships or the purpose of their presence near the airport.
Crash sequence and runway overrun
The cargo jet overshot the runway by at least 1,300 feet while landing, according to investigators. It continued beyond the paved surface, crashed into several vehicles and caught fire. The impact involved a 2012 white Ford Econoline van carrying passengers.
National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said the aircraft then crossed the airport perimeter and struck a Toyota Corolla Cross LE. It continued through grass and hit another fence line bordering an area where Tesla robotaxis were stationed. The sequence explains how people outside the aircraft were exposed to the crash after the runway overrun.
Flight details and airport location
The aircraft was operating as Amazon Air Flight 7598 and had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was making its third flight of the day when it attempted to land at Miami International Airport on Sunday.
The crash occurred at the Miami airport during the landing operation. The aircraft’s movement beyond the runway carried it across paved and grassy areas, through perimeter barriers and into locations used for vehicles near the airport.
Injuries and emergency response
Five people survived the vehicle impacts with injuries. Three remained hospitalized on Tuesday, and two of those patients were in critical condition. The two pilots were treated for their injuries and released.
The crash and fire prompted an emergency response at the airport, while officials secured the area and began examining the aircraft, runway and damaged vehicles. Investigators also documented the fences and nearby vehicle staging area affected by the aircraft’s path.
Investigations underway after the collision
Homicide detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office are investigating the deaths. The National Transportation Safety Board is also examining the accident, including the runway overrun and the aircraft’s impacts after leaving the paved surface.
Officials have not announced a final cause for the crash. Investigators’ work is expected to focus on the landing, the jet’s failure to stop within the runway area, the condition of the airport perimeter and the circumstances surrounding the vehicles in the aircraft’s path.
| 1 | Five people were killed after an Amazon cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport. |
|---|---|
| 2 | The aircraft traveled at least 1,300 feet beyond the paved runway and struck multiple vehicles. |
| 3 | Five others were injured, including two people in critical condition. |
| 4 | The two pilots were treated and released. |
| 5 | Miami-Dade detectives and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. |
Summary
The fatal crash at Miami International Airport killed five people in vehicles after an Amazon cargo jet ran beyond the runway during landing. Authorities have identified the victims, while investigators continue to examine the aircraft’s landing, its path through airport barriers and the conditions surrounding the vehicle impacts. No final cause has been announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people died in the crash?
Five people were killed. Authorities said all of the victims were inside vehicles struck after the aircraft overran the runway.
Where did the crash happen?
The crash happened at Miami International Airport during the landing of Amazon Air Flight 7598.
How many people were injured?
Five people were injured. Three remained hospitalized on Tuesday, including two in critical condition, while the two pilots were treated and released.
Who is investigating the accident?
Homicide detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash and its fatalities.
