Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet's fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami
Federal investigators are probing a fatal Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami International Airport that killed five people. The investigation is focusing on whether the Boeing 767 landed too far down the runway to stop safely.
Why it matters
The incident raises critical questions about aviation safety protocols and the operational risks associated with cargo transport near populated areas.
Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment in the landing: whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.
Video of Sunday's landing appears to show the Boeing 767 remaining airborne well down the runway before touching down. Aviation experts said investigators will seek to determine exactly where the plane landed and, if it was beyond the normal touchdown zone, why the pilots did not abandon the landing and circle back for another attempt.
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