Crime & Public Safety
Cargo jet overruns Miami runway, strikes van and kll five; federal investigators probe approach
A cargo jet overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday and collided with a van, kll five people inside, federal investigators said. Authorities are examining the aircraft’s approach and newly available flight‑tracking data for clues. An experienced Boeing 767 captain who reviewed video and radar information described an unstable, high‑speed approach—well above typical 767 landing speeds—and multiple attempted flares that appeared to keep the airplane floating down the runway. Investigators are comparing the plane’s path to the standard glide path as they continue to analyze data to determine what happened next.
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