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Miami crash raises concerns about the jet's operator, and why it's flying for Amazon

The cargo plane crash in Miami is raising concerns about the safety culture at 21 Air, one of the carriers that fly for Amazon. Former pilots were sounding alarms even before Sunday's accident.

12 September 2026Live

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NPR News. https://www.npr.org/2026/09/12/nx-s1-5964931/miami-airport-amazon-cargo-crash

The cargo plane crash in Miami is raising concerns about the safety culture at 21 Air, one of the carriers that fly for Amazon. Former pilots were sounding alarms even before Sunday's accident.

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