Amazon Suspends Work with 21 Air After Deadly Miami Cargo Crash

On September 6, a Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air – the airline Amazon uses to move parcels – crashed while landing at Miami International Airport. The aircraft ran past the runway, struck two vehicles, tore through a fence and finally came to rest nose‑first in a grassy area.

The impact was catastrophic: five people lost their lives and five more were injured. Witnesses said the pilots debated aborting the landing, but the aircraft continued down the runway, a detail now being examined by the NTSB.

In the wake of the tragedy, Amazon’s spokesperson Kelly Nantel told Global News that safety “has always been our top priority, whether in our own operations or when we’re working with partners.” She added that the company has been cooperating fully with investigators and, after reviewing the findings, has decided to pause all operations with 21 Air.

“We’ve spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances, and we’ve decided to pause our operations with 21 Air,” Nantel said. The statement emphasized that the decision “should not impact Amazon customers,” who will continue to receive deliveries through other logistics channels.

The incident has reignited concerns about cargo‑plane safety and the pressures on pilots during busy airport periods. The NTSB is expected to release a detailed report later this year, which will likely shape how companies like Amazon vet and monitor third‑party carriers.