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Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anthony Izaguirre, David Fischer and Josh Funk | The Associated Press, as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) · September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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A cargo plane crash resulted in fatalities and injuries. The incident involved an Amazon jet that went off a runway. Five people died and several others were hurt, with some suffering critical injuries.

The plane had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before the accident occurred. It struck vehicles and caught fire, trapping people in the cockpit.

Further information about the crash and investigation plans are available, but details such as the fate of the pilots are not yet clear.

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Category: safety · Published: September 7, 2026 · Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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