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Witness describes "surreal" moment Amazon plane crashed near Miami International Airport: "Something from a movie"
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Steven Yablonski , as published by CBS4 Miami
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points One witness, Grace Mercado, was in a vehicle when she heard a noise and saw the plane crash. A deadly incident involving an Amazon cargo plane occurred on Sunday afternoon.
A deadly incident involving an Amazon cargo plane occurred on Sunday afternoon. The plane overshot a runway, crashed, and burst into flames. Witnesses are sharing their experiences, describing the moment as surreal.
One witness, Grace Mercado, was in a vehicle when she heard a noise and saw the plane crash. She reported it was extremely loud. Federal investigators are trying to determine what led to the incident.
Witnesses like Mercado are providing accounts of what they saw and heard. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including witness statements and the ongoing investigation.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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