Investigators have recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from an Amazon cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport (MIA), killing five people.
The aircraft, which was carrying two crew members, overshot the runway on Sunday and crashed into vehicles travelling on 67th Avenue.
The crash scene has been described as “devastating” by Jennifer Homendy, chair of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Five people killed in crash
Ms Homendy said investigators found debris scattered across the crash site as they began examining the circumstances surrounding the accident.
She said the immediate priority was the recovery of the victims.
Investigators are expected to examine several factors, including the aircraft’s flight history and weather conditions at the time of the crash.
The plane reportedly struck a white Ford van carrying seven people and a Toyota vehicle travelling on 67th Avenue.
Airport faces further disruption
Two of Miami International Airport’s four runways remained closed on Monday following the crash.
Passengers have been warned to expect further delays and disruption as investigators continue their work at the airport.
The recovery of the flight data and cockpit voice recorders is expected to provide investigators with important information about what happened before the Amazon cargo plane crashed.
The investigation is ongoing.
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