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Amazon temporarily suspends work with air freight carrier after fatal plane crash

Amazon has suspended its contract with air freight provider 21 Air following a fatal plane crash that killed five people on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, which occurred after the cargo plane overshot a runway and struck multiple vehicles.

Amazon has officially suspended its partnership with the air freight carrier 21 Air following a fatal plane crash involving one of the company's aircraft. The e-commerce giant stated that it is pausing operations with the carrier to allow sufficient time for a thorough investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board is currently examining the crash, which occurred when a cargo flight overshot the runway and collided with vehicles on the ground. The event resulted in five fatalities and several injuries, though the two pilots involved have since been discharged from the hospital.

In response to the tragedy, 21 Air expressed its commitment to supporting the victims' families while maintaining that it is cooperating fully with federal authorities. The carrier defended its internal safety protocols and training procedures, stating its continued confidence in those systems. Investigations remain ongoing to determine the specific circumstances that led the pilots to alert ground control about excessive speed moments before the fatal landing in the United States.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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