Deadly Miami cargo plane crash, runway closures impact Boston flights
EAST BOSTON, Mass. —
Ongoing runway closures at Miami International Airport after Sunday’s deadly crash of an Amazon cargo jet contributed to the delay or cancellation of several flights to or from Boston.
The Boeing 767, operated for Amazon by 21 Air, overran the runway while landing. NTSB officials said the plane traveled about 1,300 feet past the paved surface.
A van carrying seven people from a cleaning company and an SUV were hit by the plane. Five people were killed, three were critically injured and two others were also hospitalized with less severe injuries, officials said.
The crash prompted a ground stop and then the closure of two runways at Miami International Airport, leading to widespread flight delays and cancellations, including flights to Boston. Disruptions are expected to continue through Tuesday.
Passengers arriving Monday evening at Boston Logan International Airport on one of the first flights from Miami not delayed or canceled said they were relieved to be home safely.
“We were all at the beach and we were all checking into our flights when we noticed everyone in our friends group, four others, two were canceled, two were delayed until this evening, and ours was the only one on time,” Camila Ferre, a passenger on the flight, said. “I’m thankful for that, thankful to get back home to our dog. But it’s sad.”
Both 21 Air and Amazon expressed condolences and said they are cooperating with the investigation.