Miami-Dade Sheriff Identifies Five Airport Workers Killed in Tragic Cargo Jet Crash (WSVN Video)

Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz addressed the media Tuesday morning with heartbreaking updates. She officially released the names of the five people killed in Sunday's horrific airport disaster. The fatal incident occurred at Miami International Airport around two in the afternoon. An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo flight was arriving from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts swept across South Florida during the landing attempt. The aircraft failed to halt, skidding completely off runway 30. The speeding jet ripped through perimeter fences, collided with ground vehicles, and burst into flames. Sheriff Cordero-Stutz confirmed that all five deceased victims were riding in an airport operations van. The crew worked for Professional Ocean Service Corp, a company contracted for aircraft cleaning. They were traveling across airport grounds when the jet struck their van directly. The impact destroyed the van and pushed debris toward an adjacent street and SUV. Sheriff Cordero-Stutz shared their identities after personally confirming that next of kin were notified. The five victims who lost their lives are: Seven contractors were inside the van during the violent crash. Only two workers inside that transport vehicle survived the initial strike. Cordero-Stutz reflected visibly on the immense emotional toll during the news briefing. She stressed that these men simply showed up to perform honest, demanding work. Their loved ones must now endure an unimaginable and sudden loss. The Sheriff extended deep condolences and urged the community to support the grieving families. The disaster also left five other individuals injured. Both pilots on board were rescued from the cockpit and released from medical care. Three injured ground workers remain hospitalized in Miami trauma centers. Two of those victims remain in critical condition. Sheriff Cordero-Stutz identified them as 79-year-old Eugenio Corredor and 32-year-old Ridoel Averhoff Diaz. A third hospitalized worker remains listed in stable condition. Federal officials from the National Transportation Safety Board continue analyzing the crash scene. Investigators are examining cockpit flight recorders, crew procedures, and aircraft brake systems. Agency leaders questioned why Miami International Airport lacks crushable concrete overrun arrestor beds. The Boeing 767 traveled roughly 1,300 feet past the runway before coming to rest. Tuesday's briefing provided painful clarity for South Florida residents following this tragedy. Sheriff Cordero-Stutz pledged thorough cooperation with investigators to uncover every contributing factor.