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Sep 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM ET
Fire chief describes rescue of trapped pilot in Miami crash
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah said a trapped pilot and co-pilot were extracted after an Amazon Air cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport left five people dead. He said one engine remained active, so crews flooded the engine to disable it during the fire response.
WHO: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah
WHAT: Fire chief describes the rescue and extraction of a trapped pilot and co-pilot after a Miami airport plane crash, including disabling an engine that remained active.
WHEN: Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
WHERE: Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida, USA
WHY: The rescue was triggered by the crash and ongoing fire, with one engine still active requiring crews to flood the engine to disable it.
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