Rolando Aleman Leon, Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo and 3 Others Killed in Miami Airport Crash: Was Airport Safety Adequate?
5 Killed in Amazon Cargo Plane Crash at Miami Airport: What Are the Legal Options for Victims and Families?
MIAMI, fl.— Five people were killed Sunday when an Amazon cargo aircraft overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck a van carrying airport cleaning workers.
The Boeing 767, operated by North Carolina-based 21 Air for Amazon Air, was landing at Miami International Airport after flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it traveled beyond the end of Runway 30. Investigators said the aircraft continued roughly 1,300 feet beyond the paved runway before striking vehicles and other objects.
The crash caused a fire and extensive damage along the aircraft’s path. The plane struck a cleaning-company van on airport property, breached a perimeter fence and later collided with a Toyota SUV on Northwest 67th Avenue.
Authorities identified the five people killed in the Amazon cargo plane crash as Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, 53; Julio C. Pineda, 75; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo, 47.
All five victims worked for Professional Ocean Service Corp., an aviation cleaning company. They were inside the company’s van on airport property when the Amazon cargo aircraft overran the runway and struck the vehicle.
Source:“All 5 killed in Miami cargo jet crash were in a van used by plane cleaners”, AP News, September 2026.
Were you or a loved one injured or killed in an airport accident in Miami or anywhere across the U.S.?
Georgia Victims – Serious accidents at airports and other commercial properties can raise questions about whether reasonable safety measures were in place, whether property conditions created an unreasonable risk, and whether those responsible for the property took appropriate precautions to help protect employees, customers, contractors, and visitors.
When someone is injured or killed in an airport accident, important legal and safety questions may arise, including:
- Were reasonable security measures in place at the time of the incident?
- Were the runway, safety areas, barriers, and other airport facilities properly designed, maintained, and operated?
- Could additional safety measures, such as an engineered materials arresting system (EMAS), have reduced the severity of the runway overrun?
- Were airport employees, contractors, and other people working on airport property adequately protected from foreseeable risks?
- Were airport operators, aircraft operators, contractors, or other responsible parties aware of any safety concerns that may be relevant to the crash?
In some situations, victims and their families may question whether negligent security or premises liability factors contributed to the incident—particularly if it occurred in a location where preventative measures may have reduced the risk.
Were you recently injured in an accident, shooting, violent crime, or harmed due to someone’s negligence? Have questions, need support, or want to speak with someone about your rights as a victim? Contact The Warlick Firm today. We offer legal assistance, if desired, and represent clients on a contingency agreement—meaning no fees are owed unless we recover for you.
When serious accidents occur at airports, important legal questions may arise about whether airport operators, airlines, contractors, or other responsible parties took reasonable steps to protect people on the property and address known safety risks.
For those injured or families who lost loved ones in the Miami airport crash, understanding whether any party may have failed to take reasonable safety precautions can be important. Depending on what the investigation finds, victims and families may have potential personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, or other civil claims.
Because aviation accidents can involve multiple parties, determining who may be legally responsible can require examining the aircraft, runway, airport property, safety systems, operating procedures, and other circumstances surrounding the crash. If you or a loved one were injured or killed, speaking with an experienced premises liability attorney can help you better understand possible next steps and available compensation.
Under Florida premises liability law, property owners and operators may have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect lawful visitors from foreseeable dangers. Florida Statutes § 768.0701 addresses injuries caused by criminal acts and allows the circumstances of the incident to be considered when determining responsibility. In negligent security cases, factors may include known safety concerns, the foreseeability of criminal activity, and whether reasonable security measures could have helped prevent or reduce the harm.
Were you or a loved one injured in another state? While state laws differ, property owners across the country can be held accountable when safety failures lead to violent crime or serious injury. Contact The Warlick Firm to evaluate your incident for free—we can help clarify your state’s premises liability standards and give you the legal representation you deserve.
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How much does it cost to hire The Warlick Firm for a premises liability or victim representation case?
Nothing out of pocket. We work strictly on a contingency fee basis. We advance all costs required to investigate and litigate your case, and you never pay any attorney fees or expenses unless we successfully recover money for you through a settlement or court verdict.
Do you only handle cases in Georgia?
No. While our primary office is headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia, we assist victims nationwide. Regardless of which state your incident occurred in, our network evaluates claims and provides legal guidance to help victims across all 50 states access the justice and compensation they deserve.
Can your firm handle a negligent security, premises liability, or violent crime case if the incident occurred outside of Georgia?
Yes. While our primary office is headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia, we represent survivors and families in high-stakes violent crime and premises liability matters across the United States. Read here to learn how Georgia Victims helps families and survivors seek justice.
What compensation can victims of premises liability or negligent security pursue?
Victims injured due to inadequate security or premises liability could potentially seek damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and ongoing rehabilitation costs.
Do you only represent victims of gun shootings?
No. We represent survivors and families impacted by all forms of violent crime, accidents, and injuries resulting from inadequate security or premises liability. In addition to firearm violence, our team handles cases involving physical assaults, stabbings, sexual assaults, armed robberies, and wrongful death. If you suffered harm due to a preventable violent act, we are here to support you.
Can I file a negligent security or premises liability claim if the accident, shooting, or violent crime happened outside of Georgia?
Yes. While state laws differ, property owners across the United States have a legal obligation to protect residents and visitors from foreseeable violent crime. If safety failures led to an injury outside of Georgia, The Warlick Firm can evaluate your case, help clarify your state’s premises liability laws, and guide you toward the proper legal representation to secure compensation.
Do you offer legal assistance for Spanish speaking clients?
Yes. We provide bilingual support to ensure Spanish-speaking victims and their families can comfortably navigate the legal process. From your initial free consultation through every step of your case, we offer clear communication in Spanish so language is never a barrier to justice.
Can the family of someone killed in an accident, shooting, stabbing, or other violent crime file a lawsuit?
Potentially. Certain surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim when a person’s death was caused by another party’s negligence or other legally actionable conduct.
Do I have to pay a lawyer upfront?
Usually, no. With a contingency fee arrangement, attorney fees are generally paid from the compensation recovered in your case rather than through upfront legal fees. Request your free consultation to discuss your situation, learn about your options, and find out whether a contingency fee arrangement may be available for your case.
What is wrongful death?
Wrongful death is a legal claim that may arise when someone dies because of another person or party’s negligence, wrongful act, or failure to take reasonable care. Depending on the circumstances, certain surviving family members may be able to seek compensation for losses related to their loved one’s death.
Can someone sue an airport after a serious accident?
Possibly. A claim may depend on whether the airport or another responsible party had a legal duty, failed to act reasonably, and whether that failure contributed to the injuries or deaths.
Does Florida have a law for criminal acts on commercial property?
Yes. Florida Statutes § 768.0701 addresses premises-liability claims involving injuries caused by criminal acts of third parties and requires the fault of contributing parties to be considered.
Could poor airport safety lead to a premises liability claim?
Potentially. If unsafe property conditions or inadequate safety measures played a role in an injury, the circumstances may support a premises-liability claim.
Can injured survivors of the Miami airport crash file a claim?
Potentially. Injured survivors may have personal injury claims depending on how the crash occurred and whether another party’s negligence or other legally actionable conduct contributed to their injuries.
What compensation could families seek after an airport crash?
Depending on the applicable law and circumstances, damages may include losses associated with a person’s death, medical expenses, lost financial support, and other legally recoverable losses.
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Were you recently injured in an accident, shooting, violent crime, or harmed due to someone’s negligence? Have questions, need support, or want to speak with someone about your rights as a victim? Contact us today. We offer our legal assistance, if desired. We represent our Clients on a contingency agreement, which generally means that no fees or payments are owed until and unless we recover.
When safety failures occur, the impact can be permanent. Read more about how Georgia Victims supports survivors and families across Georgia and the U.S. after violent incidents and acts of negligence. Violence in public and commercial spaces can lead to serious legal questions, especially when a victim requires a specialized catastrophic injury lawyer to navigate long-term medical needs and secure full financial recovery. Read more about the East Point MARTA station shooting and The bear spray incident at the Cobb County Embassy Suites.
Location of the deadly Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport (MIA), 2100 NW 42nd Ave., Miami, Florida, where Rolando Aleman Leon, Yoel Rodriguez Naranjo, Julio C. Pineda, Carlos Acosta Fajardo, and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo were killed after an Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran the runway and struck a cleaning-crew van. The crash has raised questions about runway safety, airport property conditions, safety systems, and whether additional precautions could have reduced the severity of the incident.
