Miami cargo crash raises safety concerns about Amazon carrier 21 Air
A crash involving a cargo plane operating for Amazon has renewed scrutiny of 21 Air's safety record, with former pilots having raised alarms prior to the incident.
A cargo plane crash in Miami is drawing attention to safety practices at 21 Air, a carrier that operates flights for Amazon. According to NPR, former pilots had raised concerns about the airline's safety culture before Sunday's accident.
The incident has prompted questions about oversight of third-party carriers used by major retailers for shipping operations.
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