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Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway, Killing 5

A Boeing 767 cargo aircraft overran a runway while landing in Miami on September 6, killing 5 people and injuring 5 others, according to multiple reports.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 6, 2026, 8:53 p.m. ETUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 3:22 p.m. ET
A Boeing 767 cargo aircraft overran a runway while in , , on September 6, 2026, killing people and injuring others, according to NBC News, Al Jazeera, the Independent, and the Free Press Journal. The aircraft struck multiple vehicles and came to rest in a field, the outlets reported. Three people were in critical condition, according to NBC News and the Independent. The flight originated from San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Independent and the Free Press Journal. The aircraft was operated by either or , according to conflicting reports from Al Jazeera and NBC News () and the Free Press Journal and the Independent (). The time of the incident was reported as ET by the Independent and ET by the Free Press Journal. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are investigating. The NTSB said Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy would hold a news conference Monday, according to the Independent. The FAA said it will conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the runway overrun, according to the Free Press Journal. The cause of the accident has not been determined.

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Terrain elevation
23 ft
Nearest aerodrome
6.2 miles ESE of Miami International Airport (KMIA/MIA)

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Revision history

  1. Version 47 Sept 2026, 19:22current

    Updated to reflect the latest reporting on the investigation status and operator attribution.

  2. Version 37 Sept 2026, 12:57

    Updated to reflect conflicting reports on operator and time, and added details on vehicles struck and critical injuries.

  3. Version 27 Sept 2026, 04:50

    Added date and time range, attributed investigation statements to specific outlets, and clarified cause status.

  4. Version 17 Sept 2026, 04:09

    First published.

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