Amazon suspends its use of cargo carrier 21 Air after an Amazon-branded aircraft crashes during landing at Miami International Airport, killing five people on the ground. The company says it pauses operations with the carrier while it supports an investigation and reviews related circumstances.
The crash involves a Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by 21 Air, which overran the runway on September 6 and hit vehicles. Multiple outlets report that two pilots were injured and later released from the hospital, and that investigators are examining flight data and cockpit voice recordings. Bloomberg and others describe Amazon halting operations with 21 Air LLC, while the U.S. outlets and Indian outlets also note the company’s statement emphasizing safety.
Some coverage characterizes the carrier’s situation as linked to safety concerns or alleged violations, but all accounts agree on the core facts: the pause follows the fatal crash, the incident date and location are the same, and the investigation by U.S. aviation authorities is ongoing as officials review technical evidence.
