The news, distilled into what matters.
A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off Miami runway warned it was coming in too fast
- Cockpit audio reportedly shows one pilot repeatedly warning they were too fast while the other gave no consistent response; the plane then touched down awkwardly, overran the runway and struck a van, killing five.
- The crew briefly shoved the throttles as if to take off again just seconds after touchdown before crashing into vehicles — investigators say strong winds and a possible tailwind may have reduced stopping distance.
- The jet was a 32‑year‑old Boeing 767 converted to cargo and flown by 21 Air for Amazon; the NTSB is still investigating weather, maintenance and operations.
Read full article
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.