What Happened
Fatal Accident Raises Questions About Airport Safety Measures
An Amazon Air cargo plane crashed off a Miami runway on Sunday, killing at least 5 people and injuring several others. The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air, overshot the runway and struck several vehicles before coming to a fiery stop. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The incident has raised questions about the airport’s safety measures, including the lack of an Engineered Material Arresting System to prevent runway overruns. This report was first covered by CNN.