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Jennifer Homendy describes the 'utter devastation' of a cargo jet crash that killed five people at Miami International Airport

Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, described the scene of a cargo jet crash as "utter devastation" following the death of five people on Sunday. The Boeing 767, operated by 21 Air, traveled approximately 1,300 feet past the paved surface of the runway at Miami International Airport.

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The aircraft overran the runway and plowed into a road used by warehouse workers and businesses, crushing an SUV and a van carrying a cleaning crew from Professional Ocean Service Corp. Federal investigators are currently examining whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely. Video of the landing shows the aircraft remaining airborne for an extended period before touching down. Experts noted that the typical landing zone is within the first 3,000 feet of a runway, and the aircraft may have floated further down the runway due to tail winds or a lack of flaring. The crash resulted in three critical injuries and two less severe injuries. The airport reported 160 cancellations and over 300 delayed flights on Sunday, with operations continuing to be hampered on Monday. Amazon, the owner of the cargo jet, stated it would cooperate with the investigation.

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