Fatal Miami Runway Crash

Federal Report Finds Miami Controller Failed to Issue Wind Warnings Before Fatal Crash

A federal report has revealed that an air traffic controller in Miami, Florida, failed to warn the pilots of an Amazon jet about windy conditions before allowing them to land at Miami International Airport. The plane overran the runway and crashed into two vehicles, killing five people. Federal regulations require controllers to alert pilots about tailwinds, which can increase their speed over the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board did not determine whether wind warnings might have influenced the captain's calculations. The report suggests communication breakdowns between the pilots and air traffic control, but a final report may not be released for at least a year.