The National Transportation Safety Board says an Amazon cargo jet that crashed in Miami struck two vehicles and came to rest 1,300 feet beyond the runway, according to CNBC. The crash killed at least five people, and the NTSB chair did not provide details on the cause.
Key facts
- An Amazon cargo jet crashed in Miami, according to the NTSB via CNBC.
- The aircraft struck two vehicles during the crash.
- The jet came to rest 1,300 feet past the runway.
- At least five people were killed.
- The NTSB chair did not provide details on the cause.
An Amazon cargo jet that crashed in Miami struck two vehicles and came to rest 1,300 feet past the runway, the National Transportation Safety Board said, according to CNBC. At least five people were killed in the crash.
The chair of the NTSB provided details about the aircraft’s path but did not offer information on what caused the crash, CNBC reported.
According to the NTSB’s account, the jet travelled well beyond the end of the runway before stopping, a distance of 1,300 feet, and two vehicles were struck in the course of the crash.
CNBC reported that the crash killed at least five people. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Why it matters
Cargo aviation accidents can raise questions about airport safety and carrier operations. With at least five people killed, the NTSB's findings are likely to be closely watched, though the agency has not yet stated a cause.
Frequently asked questions
How far past the runway did the Amazon cargo jet end up?
According to the NTSB, cited by CNBC, the jet came to rest 1,300 feet past the runway.
How many people were killed in the crash?
CNBC reported that the crash killed at least five people.
Has the cause of the crash been determined?
No. The chair of the NTSB did not provide details on the cause, and the investigation is ongoing.