NTSB investigation reveals attempted go-around maneuver in Amazon cargo plane crash

Investigators examining the Prime Air Boeing 767 crash at Miami airport on September 6 found that both pilots appeared to consider aborting the landing in the final moments before impact. According to National Transportation Safety Board data, the aircraft touched down at 158 knots, well above safe landing speeds, and pilots applied and then released brakes while increasing throttle to go-around thrust levels in the seconds before the crash. The captain, who received his type rating for the aircraft just four months prior, and the first officer completed their respective certifications within the past 18 months. The incident resulted in five fatalities and raises questions about crew experience and decision-making during the approach.

1. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy disclosed findings at a Tuesday press briefing that pilots appeared to consider aborting the landing
2. Nose and right main landing gears touched down at 158 knots (181 mph), significantly above normal landing speeds
3. Left main landing gear touched down at 134 knots (154 mph)
4. Brakes were released 15 seconds before impact at 120 knots as throttles increased to go-around levels
5. Aircraft's speed brakes and thrust reversers were not deployed during the landing attempt
6. Captain, age 55, obtained type rating in May 2026 with 7,145 total flight hours
7. First officer, age 37, received Boeing 767 certification in April 2025 with 2,655 flight hours
8. Five people died when the aircraft overran the runway and struck two vehicles