Black Boxes Found from Cargo Plane Crash at Miami Airport
The black boxes from the cargo plane crash that killed five people in Miami have been sent to a center for analysis.
While the black boxes of the Amazon cargo plane that veered off the runway at Miami International Airport have been recovered, authorities continue their investigations into the cause of the crash.
Details of the Plane Crash
A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated by 21 Air veered off the runway at Miami International Airport shortly before 2:00 PM local time on Sunday.
Loss of Life and Injuries
The plane that veered off the runway crashed into two vehicles within the airport boundaries, resulting in five fatalities and five serious injuries.
Status of the Black Boxes
The National Transportation Safety Board announced that the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder were recovered and sent to a center for evaluation.
Investigation and Priorities
Authorities stated that work at the scene is ongoing, noting that their current priority is to reach the bodies of the victims.
Weather and Runway Conditions
It was determined that there was an active storm near the airport and strong wind gusts were occurring at the time of the crash.