NTSB: Amazon Cargo Jet Overran Runway by 1,300 Feet in Miami Crash
An Amazon cargo jet struck two vehicles and traveled 1,300 feet past the runway in a Miami crash that killed at least five people.
An Amazon cargo aircraft that crashed near Miami overran its runway by 1,300 feet and struck two vehicles on the ground, the National Transportation Safety Board revealed in its initial findings. At least five people were killed in the disaster, making it one of the deadliest U.S. aviation accidents in recent memory.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy addressed reporters following the crash but stopped short of identifying a cause, a standard practice in the early stages of an investigation when data from flight recorders and witness accounts is still being collected and analyzed. The board has not indicated how long a full investigation might take.
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The detail that the jet traveled more than a quarter-mile beyond the runway's end before coming to rest underscores the severity of the impact. The collision with two ground vehicles adds a layer of complexity to the probe, raising questions about airport ground operations at the time of the incident.
Federal investigators are expected to examine cockpit voice recorder data, flight data recorder information, air traffic control communications, and the aircraft's maintenance history as part of their multi-track inquiry. Amazon has not yet issued detailed public comment on the status of its cargo operations following the accident.
The Miami-area crash is certain to draw intense scrutiny from aviation safety advocates and members of Congress who oversee the Federal Aviation Administration. Continue reading at US Top News and Analysis.
