A Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft, identified as 21 Air Flight 7598, overran a runway at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday. The incident took place at approximately 2 pm local time (1800GMT) following the aircraft's arrival from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Early reports suggest the plane veered off the runway and crossed a road situated near the airport perimeter. Visual evidence from the scene depicted smoke rising in the area of the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it is launching an investigation into the incident, though it noted that current information is preliminary and subject to change.
In response to the disabled aircraft and resulting constraints on the runway and taxiway, the FAA issued a ground stop for all inbound flights to the airport. Furthermore, all departures destined for Miami International Airport were held until at least 4.30 pm local time (2030GMT). As of the latest update, there were no details available regarding potential injuries or the extent of any damage. It remains unclear how many crew members were aboard the flight or what specific cargo the aircraft was carrying. Both the National Transportation Safety Board and the airline did not immediately respond to requests for comment, and the cause of the runway overrun remains unknown.
