Are Miami International Airport flights delayed after fiery crash on runway? Here’s what we know
A Dominican Republic flight crash-landed on the runway at Miami International Airport Tuesday, injuring three people. The damaged plane remained on the tarmac early Wednesday morning.
If you’re waiting to pick someone up or are wondering about a future flight, good news, the airport is still open for business and most flights are still on time.
Miami International Airport spokesman Greg Chin said the crash closed two of its four runways, and delayed a few flights.
For a live look at which planes are running on time or delayed, check the Miami International Airport’s Flight Information website.
Around 6 p.m. Tuesday, RED Air Flight 203 crash-landed onto the MIA runway when its landing gear collapsed on touchdown, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The belly of the plane scraped the ground and the plane then caught fire.
Three people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after the crash, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said.
