The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed on September 6 that investigators have recovered the flight and voice recorders from an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport.
The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway upon landing, striking multiple vehicles and killing at least five people. The aircraft had departed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and was carrying cargo at the time of the incident. Authorities reported five others were injured.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy described the crash scene as ‘devastating’ during a briefing. The agency stated the recorders were recovered intact and would be analyzed to determine the cause of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and NTSB are jointly investigating the incident.
Aviation safety records show 609 airplane accidents were recorded in the U.S. between January 1 and September 7, 2026, according to NTSB data reviewed by Newsweek. The figure includes fatal and nonfatal accidents across commercial, cargo, military, and private aircraft. The Amazon Prime Air crash is not yet reflected in these totals.
The FAA has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident. The crash has renewed scrutiny on aviation safety protocols, particularly for cargo operations. Investigators have not yet determined whether mechanical failure, pilot error, or other factors contributed to the overrun.
The Boeing 767-300 model involved in the crash has a history of use in cargo operations, including by major carriers. The NTSB has not released preliminary findings but noted that the investigation could take weeks or months to complete. The agency has not yet identified a timeline for releasing an interim report.