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NTSB Report Details Fatal Amazon Cargo Crash: Pilots Ignored Warnings, Controller Missed Wind Alert
aviation-safety6 days ago

NTSB Report Details Fatal Amazon Cargo Crash: Pilots Ignored Warnings, Controller Missed Wind Alert

The NTSB preliminary report on the September 6, 2026, crash of an Amazon Air Boeing 767 at Miami International Airport confirms the aircraft overshot the runway by nearly 40% before striking vehicles and killing five people. The report highlights that the captain ignored repeated speed warnings from the first officer, failed to deploy critical braking systems, and hesitated on a go-around. Additionally, the air traffic controller failed to provide required wind information, though the NTSB notes this was likely not a primary cause.

NTSB Report Reveals Amazon Cargo Jet Overshot Runway by 40% Before Deadly Miami Crash
aviation-safety7 days ago

NTSB Report Reveals Amazon Cargo Jet Overshot Runway by 40% Before Deadly Miami Crash

The NTSB preliminary report details how an Amazon Air cargo plane overshot the Miami runway by nearly 40% before crashing, killing five people. The report highlights that the captain ignored speed warnings from the first officer and failed to deploy critical braking systems, while the air traffic controller omitted required wind advisories.

NTSB finds speed warnings amid Amazon crash at Miami runway
world29 days ago

NTSB finds speed warnings amid Amazon crash at Miami runway

An NTSB update on the Amazon Prime Air Flight 7598 crash at Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the other about excessive speed as the Boeing 767-300 descended; with a landing speed around 158 knots (high for the aircraft), the jet overran the runway, struck ground vehicles and a fence, and caught fire, killing five people in a van and injuring five others, while investigators scrutinize flap deployment and other factors.

Newark Near-Miss: United 767 Skims a Pole and Bread Truck on Landing
transportation5 months ago

Newark Near-Miss: United 767 Skims a Pole and Bread Truck on Landing

A United Airlines Boeing 767-400 on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole and, per preliminary reports, contact the top of a tractor trailer carrying bread. The truck driver suffered minor injuries, while all 221 passengers and 10 crew members were unharmed; the aircraft sustained minor damage. The NTSB and FAA are investigating, and United says the crew has been removed from service during the safety review.

Turnpike slingshot: United 767 clips light pole on Newark landing
local5 months ago

Turnpike slingshot: United 767 clips light pole on Newark landing

A United Airlines Boeing 767 on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike, damaging the pole and a southbound tractor-trailer, but the flight landed safely with 221 passengers and 10 crew; the trailer driver sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized briefly. The airline and FAA are investigating, and runway operations were not disrupted.