Miami crash highlights the persistent danger of runway overruns and the limits of current safety systems
A recent crash at Miami International Airport involving an Amazon cargo plane underscores the ongoing challenge of preventing aircraft from skidding off runways. While engineered materials arresting systems (EMAS) have been installed at many U.S. airports to stop runaway planes, runway excursions remain the most common type of aviation accident. Factors such as pilot error, weather, and the absence of speed-reduction systems at certain runway ends continue to contribute to these incidents. The Miami incident, which resulted in fatalities and injuries, has prompted renewed scrutiny of aviation safety protocols and the effectiveness of existing mitigation technologies.
