Miami Airport Amazon Cargo Plane Crash: Black Boxes Recovered as Probe Continues

Investigators Recover Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorders

MIAMI, Florida — Federal investigators have recovered both flight recorders from the Amazon cargo aircraft that crashed at Miami International Airport, securing a critical piece of evidence as authorities work to determine why the plane overshot the runway during landing.

The Boeing 767 freighter crashed Sunday afternoon after skidding off the designated runway at Miami International Airport and striking ground vehicles. Five people were killed and five others sustained injuries during the crash.

NTSB Launches In-Depth Airport Crash Investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has dispatched a specialized team to conduct an exhaustive investigation at the site. The recovered flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder are expected to provide key insights into aircraft systems, flight crew communications, and the final moments prior to impact.

Investigators are also reviewing runway conditions, airport arrestor systems, meteorological factors, aircraft maintenance logs, and the chronological sequence of events during landing approach.

Officials emphasized that aviation inquiries require careful examination of physical wreckage, maintenance data, and flight parameters before a definitive cause can be established. The NTSB continues to coordinate with local emergency responders and federal agencies as the investigation proceeds.