A 21 Air cargo flight overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 6, prompting an FAA investigation and a reported ground stop at the airport.
The aircraft was a Boeing 767-300 freighter identified as N1997A. It operated as Cargo South Flight 7598 for Amazon Prime Air and was run by 21 Air. The flight had arrived from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
What happened at Miami airport
The aircraft overran Runway 30 after landing, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Initial reports said it continued beyond the runway and crossed a road outside the airport perimeter.
The FAA said the aircraft had departed San Juan before the incident and confirmed that it would investigate. The agency directed questions about additional information to the airline.
A reported ground stop at Miami International Airport was issued as the situation developed. The restriction affected airport operations while the aircraft remained disabled and authorities responded.
Flight and aircraft details
The flight was identified as 21 Air Flight 7598. It was also described as Cargo South Flight 7598 while operating for Amazon Prime Air.
The aircraft was a Boeing 767-300 freighter, with the registration N1997A. No passenger information was provided, and details about the crew, injuries or damage were not immediately available.
Investigation
The FAA will examine the runway overrun. The cause of the incident has not been established.
Additional information from 21 Air was not immediately available. The airline is the designated contact for further details about the flight and the aircraft.
Conclusion
The incident involved a 21 Air Boeing 767-300 freighter that overran Runway 30 after landing at Miami International Airport. The FAA’s investigation is the next verified step, while information about injuries, damage and the cause remains unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened to 21 Air Flight 7598?
21 Air Flight 7598 overran Runway 30 after landing at Miami International Airport.
Q. When did the runway overrun occur?
It occurred around 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 6.
Q. What type of aircraft was involved?
The aircraft was a Boeing 767-300 cargo freighter registered as N1997A.
Q. Where did the flight come from?
It departed from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Q. Was the flight connected to Amazon Prime Air?
Yes. It operated as Cargo South Flight 7598 for Amazon Prime Air.
Q. Will the FAA investigate the incident?
Yes. The FAA said it will investigate.
Q. Was airport traffic affected?
A ground stop was reportedly issued at Miami International Airport as the situation unfolded.
Q. Were there injuries or damage?
Information about injuries and damage was not immediately available.
