NTSB Media Briefing 2 - Miami, FL Runway excursion accident involving a B-767-300 cargo airplane

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NTSB Media Briefing 2 - Miami, FL Runway Excursion Accident Involving a B-767-300 Cargo Airplane

Full NTSB investigation team is now on-site, including investigators from Europe, completing the on-scene presence by afternoon.
Team focused on perishable evidence such as tire marks, debris, and physical damage.
Scene documentation includes drone footage, photographs, videos, and precise measurements.
Runway 8R/26L is closed for investigation, with access restored around 6–7 p.m. on the day of the incident.
Eight runways were assessed; Runway 8R (eastbound departures via Taxiway MIC-2) is confirmed as impacted.
Closure is due to safety and evidentiary needs; airport capacity constraints are acknowledged by Mayor Cava.
Cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) were recovered and transported to NTSB’s D.C. lab.
CVR contains over 2 hours of high-quality audio.
FDR contains ~55 hours of data, recording over 400 parameters, including speed, altitude, and control inputs.
Flight data analysis reveals key landing sequence events (times referenced to end of FDR recording):
30 sec before end: Nose and right main gear touch down at 158 knots.
23 sec before end: Brakes applied at 146 knots.
19 sec before end: Left main gear touches down at 134 knots.
15 sec before end: Brakes released at 120 knots; throttles increased to go-around thrust.
11 sec before end: Throttles reduced to idle; brakes reapplied; ground speed 117 knots.
Final data: Ground speed drops to 65 knots; no deployment of speed brakes or thrust reversers.
Aircraft performance and weight data are established:
Takeoff weight: 252,182 lbs.
Planned landing weight: 231,236 lbs.
Cargo: 32,222 lbs (mainly contact lenses and flight kit).
No hazardous materials on board — confirmed by hazmat team on-site.
Pilot profiles and interview schedule are confirmed:
Captain: 55 years old, type rating in May 2026, 7,145 total flight hours (Class 1 medical dated March 31, 2026).
First officer: 37 years old, type rating April 2025, 2,655 hours (Class 1 medical dated August 13, 2026).
Interviews with both pilots scheduled for tomorrow (9 a.m.); chief pilot interview not yet scheduled.
NTSB will not release cockpit voice recorder analysis until after pilot interviews (to be held tomorrow).
Crew accounts are essential to interpret actions not verbally recorded (e.g., throttle inputs, decisions).
NTSB asserts that crew input is necessary to understand context before analyzing FDR data.
Air traffic controller (ATC) communications are under investigation.
No transcript of ATC communications is available yet.
NTSB is verifying duty roster from FAA’s “Services Rendered Teleconference” — which may contain inaccurate data due to rapid response.
NTSB will conduct interviews with controllers to assess real-time communication and situational awareness.
Perishable evidence collection continues with specific focus areas:
Tire marks on grass and surrounding areas.
Debris found in Tesla parking lot.
Aircraft interior access: cockpit and engines inspected today; further areas to be assessed.
Drone footage and video have been captured; ongoing photo/video documentation.
Investigation timeline and reporting schedule:
On-scene work expected to last about one week.
A preliminary public report will be issued within a couple of weeks of on-scene work.
Full analysis will take longer due to interviews, data review, and potential new material requests.
Support and resources for families and workers are available:
NTSB family assistance team is on-site with Red Cross and partners.
Resources include counseling, housing, travel, food, and real-time investigation updates.
NACCA (National Air Traffic Controllers Association) offers peer support for controllers; program is active on-site.
Public outreach and evidence submission:
NTSB encourages public reports via witness.ntsb.gov.
Any relevant information (e.g., safety concerns about 21 Air) is welcome, though no prior reports were verified.
NTSB notes that safety concerns about 21 Air were reported in media but not confirmed by NTSB.
Note: All claims about 21 Air are attributed to public reports, not NTSB findings.

NTSB Media Briefing 2 - Miami, FL Runway Excursion Accident Involving a B-767-300 Cargo Airplane

Full NTSB investigation team is now on-site, including investigators from Europe, completing the on-scene presence by afternoon.
Team focused on perishable evidence such as tire marks, debris, and physical damage.
Scene documentation includes drone footage, photographs, videos, and precise measurements.
Runway 8R/26L is closed for investigation, with access restored around 6–7 p.m. on the day of the incident.
Eight runways were assessed; Runway 8R (eastbound departures via Taxiway MIC-2) is confirmed as impacted.
Closure is due to safety and evidentiary needs; airport capacity constraints are acknowledged by Mayor Cava.
Cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) were recovered and transported to NTSB’s D.C. lab.
CVR contains over 2 hours of high-quality audio.
FDR contains ~55 hours of data, recording over 400 parameters, including speed, altitude, and control inputs.
Flight data analysis reveals key landing sequence events (times referenced to end of FDR recording):
30 sec before end: Nose and right main gear touch down at 158 knots.
23 sec before end: Brakes applied at 146 knots.
19 sec before end: Left main gear touches down at 134 knots.
15 sec before end: Brakes released at 120 knots; throttles increased to go-around thrust.
11 sec before end: Throttles reduced to idle; brakes reapplied; ground speed 117 knots.
Final data: Ground speed drops to 65 knots; no deployment of speed brakes or thrust reversers.
Aircraft performance and weight data are established:
Takeoff weight: 252,182 lbs.
Planned landing weight: 231,236 lbs.
Cargo: 32,222 lbs (mainly contact lenses and flight kit).
No hazardous materials on board — confirmed by hazmat team on-site.
Pilot profiles and interview schedule are confirmed:
Captain: 55 years old, type rating in May 2026, 7,145 total flight hours (Class 1 medical dated March 31, 2026).
First officer: 37 years old, type rating April 2025, 2,655 hours (Class 1 medical dated August 13, 2026).
Interviews with both pilots scheduled for tomorrow (9 a.m.); chief pilot interview not yet scheduled.
NTSB will not release cockpit voice recorder analysis until after pilot interviews (to be held tomorrow).
Crew accounts are essential to interpret actions not verbally recorded (e.g., throttle inputs, decisions).
NTSB asserts that crew input is necessary to understand context before analyzing FDR data.
Air traffic controller (ATC) communications are under investigation.
No transcript of ATC communications is available yet.
NTSB is verifying duty roster from FAA’s “Services Rendered Teleconference” — which may contain inaccurate data due to rapid response.
NTSB will conduct interviews with controllers to assess real-time communication and situational awareness.
Perishable evidence collection continues with specific focus areas:
Tire marks on grass and surrounding areas.
Debris found in Tesla parking lot.
Aircraft interior access: cockpit and engines inspected today; further areas to be assessed.
Drone footage and video have been captured; ongoing photo/video documentation.
Investigation timeline and reporting schedule:
On-scene work expected to last about one week.
A preliminary public report will be issued within a couple of weeks of on-scene work.
Full analysis will take longer due to interviews, data review, and potential new material requests.
Support and resources for families and workers are available:
NTSB family assistance team is on-site with Red Cross and partners.
Resources include counseling, housing, travel, food, and real-time investigation updates.
NACCA (National Air Traffic Controllers Association) offers peer support for controllers; program is active on-site.
Public outreach and evidence submission:
NTSB encourages public reports via witness.ntsb.gov.
Any relevant information (e.g., safety concerns about 21 Air) is welcome, though no prior reports were verified.
NTSB notes that safety concerns about 21 Air were reported in media but not confirmed by NTSB.
Note: All claims about 21 Air are attributed to public reports, not NTSB findings.

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NTSB Media Briefing 2 - Miami, FL Runway excursion accident involving a B-767-300 cargo airplane

NTSB Media Briefing 2 - Miami, FL Runway Excursion Accident Involving a B-767-300 Cargo Airplane

NTSB Media Briefing 2 - Miami, FL Runway Excursion Accident Involving a B-767-300 Cargo Airplane

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