Proposed headline:
Miami International Airport Temporarily Shuts Down After Amazon Cargo Boeing 767 Overruns Runway
A genuinely new major aviation disruption has developed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, September 6, 2026. An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran a runway while landing after a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico, triggering a fire and a large emergency response.
Why it matters to travelers: The accident forced authorities to temporarily close all runways and taxiways at Miami International Airport and impose a ground stop, halting arriving and departing flights at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways. Even after operations resume, authorities expect significant delays while the aircraft and accident scene are handled.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time on September 6. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed around 60 units after the crash generated flames and thick black smoke. The FAA and NTSB are expected to investigate the accident; reliable initial reports had not yet confirmed the extent of any injuries.
This is separate from the ongoing Anak Krakatau disruption in Indonesia and is worth a new standalone Wanderly breaking-news article, particularly because the shutdown affects a major international connecting hub for travel between the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.
Publication date: September 6, 2026
Incident time: approximately 2:00 p.m. Miami time
Latest confirmed travel impact: All runways/taxiways temporarily closed; ground stop imposed; substantial flight disruption expected.
Associated Press — Miami Airport Cargo Plane Crash and Shutdown
Reuters — Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 Overruns Runway at Miami Airport