MIAMI (VINnews) — The National Transportation Safety Board gave an update Monday afternoon on the investigation into the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport, providing new details about the aircraft’s final moments and the ongoing recovery operation.
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The NTSB said investigators recovered both the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the Boeing 767-300. The recorders could provide critical information about the plane’s speed, systems and cockpit communications during the final moments of the flight.
Investigators said the aircraft traveled approximately 1,300 feet beyond the paved runway before coming to a stop after striking airport equipment and several vehicles.
The plane first struck navigational equipment before hitting a contract cleaning company van carrying seven people. It then tore through a perimeter fence, struck a Toyota and continued across a grassy area before hitting another fence near an area where Tesla robotaxis were stationed.
Five people were killed and five others were injured, including three who were hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those killed.
The aircraft was completing its third flight of the day after departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 32-year-old Boeing 767 was operated by 21 Air on behalf of Amazon Prime Air.
Investigators are examining whether the aircraft touched down too far down the runway and whether its speed, braking, weather conditions or mechanical issues contributed to the overrun. Video of the landing appears to show the plane remaining airborne well beyond the normal touchdown area.
The NTSB said investigators are continuing to collect and analyze evidence and cautioned that preliminary information will not be released as findings until it has been verified.
Fuel also remains at the crash site as recovery crews continue working around the aircraft.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.