An Amazon Air cargo plane crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, grounding flights and triggering a large emergency response. The Boeing 767-300, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway after touching down around 2 p.m. local time. The aircraft had arrived from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

The FAA confirmed the incident in a statement, identifying the flight as 21 Air Flight 7598. More than 60 units from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were deployed to the scene. When first responders arrived, the plane was on fire and emitting heavy smoke, according to reports. Video footage from the scene posted by NBC 6 shows the Amazon logo on the plane’s tail, with thick smoke rising from the aircraft on the far side of a road from the airport.

Flights at Miami International Airport were grounded as a result of the crash, affecting travelers and cargo operations at one of the busiest hubs in the United States. The plane came to a stop off airport property, separated from the runway by a roadway. The extent of injuries or damage to the aircraft has not been detailed in the available information.

Amazon responded to the incident with a statement confirming that an Amazon Air plane operated by 21 Air was involved in an accident while attempting to land. The company described the situation as fast-moving and said it was still gathering details. Amazon said it is working closely with local authorities and officials to understand exactly what happened, adding that its absolute priority is the safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.

The company did not specify the number of crew members aboard or any casualty figures in its statement. Amazon Air is the company’s cargo airline operation, and 21 Air is a separate carrier that flies freight on Amazon’s behalf. The incident underscores the risks in cargo aviation, which operates around the clock to move goods across the United States and its territories, including routes between Puerto Rico and the mainland.

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