BusinessSeptember 7, 2026

Runway Overrun at Miami: What Happened and Why It Matters

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Key Vocabulary

runway/ˈrʌn.weɪ/

the long, flat area where planes land and take off

"The plane stopped past the runway."

cargo/ˈkɑːr.ɡoʊ/

goods carried by ship, plane, or truck

"A cargo plane carries packages."

injured/ˈɪn.dʒərd/

hurt or wounded

"Several people were injured in the crash."

Listening

Runway Overrun at Miami: What Happened and Why It Matters

A cargo plane went off the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The Boeing 767-300 was operating as 21 Air for Amazon Prime Air and it had come from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The plane struck several vehicles on a road near the airport and caught fire. Five people died and five others were injured. More than sixty Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue units went to the scene and found heavy flames and smoke. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate, and airport runways were closed for hours. Emergency crews removed people from cars and took the injured to hospitals.

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Quiz

1. Where did the event take place?

2. What type of plane was involved?

3. How many people died?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you feel safe when you travel by air? Why or why not?

Have you ever seen a big emergency near where you live? What happened?

What would you do if you saw a serious accident on a road?