Miami International Airport experienced major operational disruptions after a cargo aircraft overran the runway upon landing.
Federal Aviation Administration officials issued an immediate ground stop advisory for inbound and departing flights across affected facilities.
The incident involved a Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by 21 Air that slid off the runway pavement during landing operations.
Airport fire and rescue teams responded immediately to secure the scene, assess runway clearance, and check crew safety.
Social media videos captured heavy smoke rising from near the disabled aircraft as responders converged on the airfield.
Airlines operating out of MIA warned passengers to check flight statuses as ground operations face significant ripple delays.
he FAA and NTSB have launched investigations to determine the cause of the runway overrun and clear the airfield safely.