At least five people were killed Sunday afternoon when an Amazon cargo aircraft overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport and struck multiple vehicles on a road surrounding the airport, officials said.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said Sunday evening that there was no apparent ongoing threat to public safety. More than 60 fire units were dispatched to the scene to battle the resulting fire, according to a spokesperson for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
The aircraft was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon Air. It had flown from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and landed on Runway 30, which is more than 9,000 feet long, according to Federal Aviation Administration data.
“We can confirm that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air experienced an incident while attempting to land at Miami International Airport today. This is a fast-moving situation and we’re still gathering details," Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said in a statement to CNN. “We’re working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened."
“Right now, our absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved. We’re doing everything we can to support those affected," the statement continued.
The cause of the runway overrun remains unclear. A CNN review of air traffic control audio found that the pilots did not declare an emergency before landing.
Inspection crews later reported that no aircraft components or debris were found on the runway. However, the aircraft damaged navigational equipment after leaving the paved surface.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it is collecting information about the crash, while the FAA will conduct an investigation.
The airport's ground stop was lifted at approximately 5:00 p.m. ET. The FAA said a ground delay would remain in effect into Monday because the disabled aircraft was still on the runway.