21 Air Faces New Scrutiny After Miami Plane Crash Amid Past Safety Allegations

New details reveal 21 Air's history of safety complaints as a Miami crash claims five lives. OSHA and labor tribunals investigate past allegations.

Editorial Desk

September 9, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Miami, United States — A Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air, which was involved in a deadly crash near a Miami airport on Sunday, has faced multiple prior allegations of safety violations from former employees, according to legal records.

The incident, which resulted in the deaths of five individuals, has reignited scrutiny over the company’s safety protocols. Karl Seuring, a pilot with over three decades of experience, filed a complaint against 21 Air alleging that concerns raised about safety were met with dismissive responses, including being told, “it is not going to change.”

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OSHA initially dismissed Seuring’s claim of retaliation, but his appeal led to a 2023 Department of Labor tribunal, where ongoing proceedings continue. Former pilots have accused 21 Air of suppressing safety reports, forcing crews to operate without adequate rest, and employing pilots who lacked proper English communication skills, as revealed in court documents.

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