ORLANDO, Fla. – Federal investigators are looking into a deadly crash involving an Amazon cargo plane in Miami, and the disruption is still being felt by travelers in Orlando as delays and cancellations ripple through the region.
The aircraft, which had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon. While landing, the jet crossed a road used by warehouse employees and businesses near the airport. Officials said five people were killed, three others were critically injured, and two more were taken to the hospital with less serious injuries.
In the aftermath of the crash, Miami International Airport was placed under a ground stop for much of the afternoon, forcing numerous flights to be diverted to Orlando.
By late Sunday, more than 160 flights had been canceled, while nearly 325 others were delayed.
Cindy Noam, who was set to fly to Miami on Monday, said her trip had already been pushed back by at least an hour.
“I received a message saying that my flight might be impacted because of the ground stop, but hopefully they have it all under control now,” Noam said. “It’s very concerning, but I think it’s safer to fly than it is to drive.”
The flight disruptions were happening as airports have been busy with travel for Labor Day weekend.
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MCO expected 841,577 arriving and departing passengers from Thursday through Tuesday. The busiest day was expected to be on Monday with a projected 78,336 passengers.
In response to Sunday’s crash in Miami, MCO posted a message on social media about the impact in Orlando.
“We’re currently receiving diverted flights to support operations at MIA and assist our airline partners,” the message said. “Travelers on affected flights are encouraged to contact their airline directly for the latest information and instructions regarding their journey.”
As someone who was traveling for the busy holiday and mindful of delays, Noam made sure to arrive at the airport extra early.
“I’ll tell you, carry on patience. That’s what we need to do is have patience. Especially when you’re traveling on a Labor Day weekend,” Noam said.
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