Widow sues over Amazon jet crash citing botched landing maneuvers and safety failures
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the widow of a man who tragically lost his life in a recent Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami, alleging negligence and unsafe practices by the company and its aviation partners. The legal action, initiated by Yaraisi Santiso Morejon, centers around the fatal incident that claimed the lives of five individuals when a Boeing 767 overran a runway at Miami International Airport and subsequently collided with two vehicles, igniting a devastating fire.
In her complaint, Morejon asserts that the crash was precipitated by pilot error and inadequate training for personnel, alongside claims that the aircraft was not airworthy. The lawsuit identifies Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, Morejon’s husband, as one of the victims. It alleges that the flight took place under perilous conditions, notably citing an active thunderstorm in the area at the time of the accident, as reported by a media source.
The litigation also points to serious operational shortcomings on the part of the flight operator, 21 Air. Morejon accuses the airline of insufficient pilot training and poor crew supervision, as well as the imposition of demanding flight schedules. Previous safety complaints from former employees reportedly went ignored, further compounding the allegations of negligence.
The lawsuit details the assertion that the flight’s crew landed the aircraft at an unsafe speed, over four thousand feet beyond the designated touchdown area, without executing necessary safety maneuvers. This mismanagement allegedly resulted in the aircraft overrunning the runway by approximately 1,300 feet and failing to engage critical braking systems, such as speed brakes and thrust reversers, during landing.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is actively investigating the wreckage and has yet to provide a definitive cause for the crash. Meanwhile, both Amazon and 21 Air have expressed condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. Amazon maintains that all aircraft operated on its behalf comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, emphasizing that every jet is flown by FAA-certified air carriers under strict operational guidelines.
As the investigation continues, questions linger about the operational practices of Amazon’s aviation partners, particularly concerning the safety and maintenance of the aircraft involved in the incident.
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