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Amazon cargo plane reportedly crashes near Miami airport

A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane carrying Amazon's Prime Air branding crashed near Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon after overrunning the runway upon landing. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the flight, which originated from San Juan, Puerto Rico, experienced the accident at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET, coming to a halt on a road outside airport grounds with visible smoke rising from the crash site. The aircraft was operated by cargo carrier 21 Air, a contract partner serving Amazon's dedicated Prime Air logistics network. Following the accident, airport officials confirmed that all runways at Miami International Airport were temporarily closed, disrupting local flight operations and cargo traffic. From a market perspective, the incident creates near-term operational and headline risks for both Amazon and Boeing. While operational logistics might face temporary rerouting and localized supply chain disruptions, Boeing and contract carrier 21 Air could face heightened regulatory scrutiny and safety investigations by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board regarding aircraft maintenance and flight operations.

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