MIAMI (TNND) — A cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Wednesday, killing five members of a plane-cleaning crew.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported that 21 Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-33A, was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico when it struck a shuttle van shortly after touchdown. The victims were identified as Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, 53; Julio C. Pineda, 75; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo, 47.
Cockpit communications revealed one pilot alerted the crew about excessive speed before landing, according to investigators. The flight data recorder indicated the aircraft touched down at a speed of 158 knots, with one pilot calling for a “go-around” shortly afterward. NTSB records showed no deployment of speed brakes or thrust reversers before the aircraft left the runway.
Miami-Dade emergency services responded to the scene, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities confirmed that the jet was transporting approximately 32,000 pounds of cargo, primarily contact lenses, with no hazardous materials on board.
Amazon has stated it is cooperating with the NTSB and expressed condolences to the families affected. The NTSB is scheduled to interview the flight crew for additional insights into the operations during the flight.