Amazon Halts Operations with 21 Air Following Miami Crash That Killed Five

Amazon suspends 21 Air after fatal Miami crash. Five killed, five injured in Boeing 767 runway overrun.

September 14, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Miami, United States — Amazon has temporarily halted its use of 21 Air following a deadly aircraft crash at Miami International Airport that claimed five lives and left five others injured.

The incident occurred on September 6 as a Boeing 767-300 operated by 21 Air, which was carrying Amazon-branded cargo, overran Runway 30 just before landing. The aircraft struck two vehicles, including a van operated by an airline cleaning service, resulting in the fatalities of five individuals on the ground.

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Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel stated that the decision to suspend operations with 21 Air followed a review of the circumstances surrounding the crash, while emphasizing the company’s support for the ongoing National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation. The carrier, which specializes in transporting goods between the U.S. and Mexico, expressed confidence in its safety protocols and pledged to cooperate fully with authorities.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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