Reports of a possible plane crash at Miami International Airport have spread online after a large smoke plume was reportedly seen near the runway.

Updated on: Sep 7, 2026, 00:32:09 IST

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Shocking visuals have surfaced showing an Amazon Boeing 767 cargo jet lying crashed on a road just outside Miami International Airport. The footage, shared by NBC 6, shows the massive aircraft sitting sideways across the road as thick black smoke rises from the wreckage. The incident took place on Sunday.

According to reports, the plane had just landed in Miami around 2 pm on Sunday, after flying in from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when the crash happened.

What are people saying on social media

Social media users also reported seeing what they believed was an aircraft emergency at the airport.

One person wrote that a plane “couldn't take off” and that people nearby watched as flames rose.

An Independent reporter posted on social media, “PLANE CRASH at Miami International Airport (MIA) MASSIVE smoke plume seen from miles away. Pray for the passengers and crew. It's unknown exactly how many souls were on board or what type of plane was involved. But initial reports are that the plane overran the runway.”

Ground stop at MIA

A ground stop was issued at Miami International Airport (MIA) due to a runway/taxiway issue involving a “disabled aircraft”. As a result, flights at the airport have been halted until further notice.

Here are the visuals:

(This is a developing story)

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