A week after an Amazon cargo plane overran runway 30 at Miami International Airport, killing five people, local investigators and federal authorities continue to collect evidence. The crash, which occurred just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, sent a Boeing 767‑300F careening into a service van, flinging occupants into the air and crushing several victims.
Casualties and immediate response
Miami‑Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava confirmed that five people were taken to hospitals. Three remain in critical condition, while two others sustained less severe injuries. Sheriff Rosie Cordero‑Stutz described the aircraft’s high‑speed touchdown at roughly 181 mph, well above the typical landing speed of about 155 mph for this model.
Survivors speak out
Roosevelt Torres, a survivor who was in the van at the time of impact, recounted the terrifying moments. “I actually saw the airplane approaching in the final seconds,” his attorney Pablo Rojas said, adding that the plane barreled toward the van at very high speed.
Torres, his wife Gladys, and other victims’ families have filed lawsuits against Amazon 21 Air, the cargo airline that operated the flight, as well as the pilots, Captain Joseph Carroll and First Officer Jamie Felipe Silva Molina. The suits allege negligence in pilot training, fitness, and decision‑making that led to the fatal overrun.
Additional legal actions
Javier Quisquivedo, a man who lost his life in the crash, is also the subject of a lawsuit filed by his wife and 14‑year‑old daughter, who reside in Cuba. Their attorney, Carlos Silva, emphasized that U.S. law permits them to pursue a cause of action despite their location abroad.
Yoel Naranjo’s wife filed a separate suit claiming the crash resulted from a systemic failure by Amazon and 21 Air to ensure adequate pilot training, fitness, and sound aeronautical decision‑making.
NTSB investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has spent the week reviewing the aircraft, cockpit recordings, video footage, and other evidence. Preliminary findings indicate the plane touched down at 181 mph, significantly faster than the normal landing speed for a Boeing 767‑300F.
Amazon released a statement acknowledging the ongoing NTSB investigation and reaffirming its commitment to cooperate fully with all investigating authorities. The carrier also noted continued coordination with 21 Air, the operator of the flight.
Current status of the aircraft
The damaged aircraft remains on the runway at Miami International Airport, and officials have not yet determined when it will be removed.
Community impact
The crash has sparked concern among Miami residents and workers at the airport, prompting calls for stricter oversight of cargo operations and pilot training standards. Local officials continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
