Nearly 200 MIA flights delayed or canceled after cargo plane crash
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- Federal investigators have begun examining Sunday’s deadly cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport as dozens of flights were canceled and more than 100 delayed Monday, with two of the airport’s four runways remaining closed.
- Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Monday that the county is working closely with the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration as investigators seek to determine what caused the Boeing 767 cargo plane to overrun a runway and crash.
- According to FlightAware, 129 domestic flights arriving at or departing from MIA were delayed Monday, while 65 were canceled.
- The disruptions came as investigators continued working at the crash site, forcing two of MIA’s four runways to remain closed.
- “Two of MIA’s four runways remain closed as investigators continue their work, which will impact flights,” Levine Cava said.
Federal investigators have begun examining Sunday’s deadly cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport as dozens of flights were canceled and more than 100 delayed Monday, with two of the airport’s four runways remaining closed.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said Monday that the county is working closely with the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration as investigators seek to determine what caused the Boeing 767 cargo plane to overrun a runway and crash.
According to FlightAware, 129 domestic flights arriving at or departing from MIA were delayed Monday, while 65 were canceled.
The disruptions came as investigators continued working at the crash site, forcing two of MIA’s four runways to remain closed.
“Two of MIA’s four runways remain closed as investigators continue their work, which will impact flights,” Levine Cava said. “Passengers should check directly with their airlines for flight updates before heading to the airport.”
The mayor said she had been in close contact with federal officials since the crash, including NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy, and attended an NTSB briefing at MIA on Monday with members of her leadership team.
According to Levine Cava, Homendy emphasized that safety is the agency’s priority and outlined the work ahead as investigators seek to establish the cause of the crash and identify potential safety recommendations.
“The investigation is just beginning, and we will let the facts lead the way,” Levine Cava said. “We will continue working closely with the NTSB and FAA throughout this process and evaluate any safety recommendations that come from their review.”
The investigation follows Sunday’s crash, which killed five people and injured five others.
According to the FAA, the Boeing 767 cargo plane, which was operating for Amazon, overran a runway at MIA around 2 p.m. before crossing a road used by workers at warehouses and other businesses surrounding the airport.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said the aircraft struck several vehicles in a parking lot along Northwest 67th Avenue, between Northwest 25th and 36th streets.
Fire rescue crews launched a search-and-rescue operation for the pilot and co-pilot, who were trapped aboard the aircraft, as well as victims trapped inside vehicles struck by the plane.
Levine Cava praised Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel, saying crews responded to the scene in less than 30 seconds to extinguish the fire and care for the injured.
She also commended MIA staff for managing airport operations following the crash and assisting stranded passengers.
County officials are working with the FAA and airline partners to minimize disruptions and restore full operations as soon as possible, she said.
“It is my foremost responsibility as Mayor to ensure the safety and well-being of those who travel through MIA and the residents of Miami-Dade County,” Levine Cava said.
