The aircraft was operating cargo flight Prime Air 7598. The Boeing 767-300 had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was operated by cargo airline 21 Air on behalf of Amazon. According to Reuters, when the aircraft left the usable portion of the runway, it was traveling at approximately 112 knots, or about 207 km/h.
The situation was especially difficult during the first minutes after the crash. The pilot and co-pilot remained trapped inside the cockpit, while at least two people were pinned inside vehicles struck by the aircraft. Firefighters reportedly arrived almost immediately, around 30 seconds after receiving the emergency call. A fuel leak was also detected at the scene, creating an additional danger for rescuers.
Amazon confirmed the accident and said it was cooperating with local authorities to determine exactly what had happened. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration also became involved in the investigation. Investigators now face the key question: why was the large cargo Boeing unable to stop within the limits of the runway after landing?
