Amazon suspends partnership with 21 Air after Miami cargo plane crash
A Boeing 767 operated by 21 Air overran the runway at Miami International Airport on September 6, traveling beyond the runway end and colliding with a van belonging to a plane‑cleaning firm, killing five people and injuring five others. Amazon announced that it is suspending its contract with the North Carolina carrier that had been handling its parcels since 2024 while it assists the NTSB investigation and supports the victims’ families.
The aircraft was a former passenger jet converted to cargo use in 2015. Former pilots and senior staff have alleged that 21 Air ignored maintenance defects, employed pilots with limited English proficiency, and pressured crews to work beyond rest limits, with some claiming retaliation for reporting safety concerns. The crash is under investigation by the NTSB and the matter of alleged safety complaints is before a Department of Labor tribunal.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 2h later
- Coverage peaked at 7 outlets in a single hour
Why it matters
The incident and the ensuing allegations raise concerns about safety practices at cargo carriers that transport consumer goods.
How this story developed
- Sep 14 Amazon suspends partnership with 21 Air after deadly Miami runway crash
- Sep 14 Whistleblower allegations of longstanding safety issues at 21 Air have emerged.
