Flight Recorders Found After Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway
Amazon Air Flight 7’s cockpit and flight data recorders were recovered from the wreckage near the south end of Runway 18L. The data will help determine why the 767‑300, loaded with medical supplies, failed to stop on a clear, dry runway. Recovering the recorders is a rare and crucial step in any aviation investigation. Their analysis could uncover systemic safety issues that affect thousands of cargo flights worldwide.
WHAT HAPPENED
On March 26, 2024, Amazon Air Flight 7 departed from Miami International Airport at 14:12 local time for a scheduled cargo run to Atlanta. The Boeing 767‑300, tail number N767AM, was carrying 1,200 kilograms of temperature‑sensitive pharmaceuticals. At 14:18, the aircraft accelerated beyond its landing speed, crossed the 12,000‑foot threshold, and crashed into a maintenance hangar on the south side of the airport. Five crew members were killed and five were hospitalized with serious injuries. Miami‑Dade Police confirmed the aircraft’s impact point and the subsequent fire that burned the fuselage. The
Despite being called 'black boxes,' flight recorders are painted bright orange to make them easier to locate in wreckage.
