What appeared to be a routine Sunday afternoon landing at Miami International Airport turned into a deadly nightmare when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 cargo jet overshot the runway, crossed a perimeter road and smashed into vehicles in a nearby parking area.

The aircraft, identified as Prime Air Flight 7598 and operated by 21 Air, had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, shortly before 2 p.m. when the landing went catastrophically wrong.

Witness footage showed the massive freighter touching down before continuing beyond the usable runway at high speed.

The Boeing 767 reportedly struck airport navigation equipment, crossed a roadway and slammed into vehicles near an Amazon warehouse and a parking area containing several Tesla Robotaxis.

Moments later, flames engulfed portions of the wreckage as thick black smoke rose over the airport’s warehouse district.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue dispatched more than 60 units to the scene as crews desperately worked to contain the flames and stop leaking aviation fuel from triggering an even larger explosion.

Authorities said multiple people were trapped inside vehicles hit by the aircraft, while the pilot and co-pilot were also initially trapped inside the badly damaged jet.

At least five people were reported dead, with several others rushed to nearby hospitals.

But amid the devastation, authorities made a discovery that sent shockwaves more than 3,000 miles away to Seattle.

Mariners legend and his 7-year-old son among victims

Among those killed were former Seattle Mariners star Ryan Callahan, 45, and his 7-year-old son, Noah Callahan, according to people close to the family.

Callahan, a retired outfielder who spent the most celebrated years of his career in Seattle, had remained a beloved figure among Mariners fans long after playing his final Major League Baseball game.

The former All-Star and his son were reportedly traveling through Miami when their vehicle was caught directly in the path of the runaway aircraft.

The father and son were together when the Boeing 767 crossed the airport perimeter road and crashed into the parking area.

Neither survived.

News of their deaths quickly spread through the Mariners community Sunday evening.

Former teammates, fans and baseball figures posted messages of grief and disbelief as word reached the Pacific Northwest.

Noah was described by family friends as an energetic young baseball fan who rarely went anywhere without a glove and dreamed of one day playing at T-Mobile Park just like his father.

“He absolutely worshipped his dad,” a longtime family friend said.

“Ryan would throw batting practice to him, and Noah acted like every pitch was Game 7 of the World Series.”

Callahan had become a fan favorite in Seattle through his relentless style of play, clutch hitting and connection with supporters.

For Mariners fans who watched him for years, the devastating news was almost impossible to process.

Investigators search for answers after deadly runway overrun

Federal investigators are now examining how the Boeing 767 failed to stop on a runway stretching more than 9,000 feet.

Flight-tracking information reportedly showed the cargo jet still moving at approximately 112 knots when it left the usable pavement.

Adding to the mystery, air traffic control communications reviewed after the crash reportedly contained no emergency declaration from the flight crew before touchdown.

Initial inspections also found no obvious aircraft debris on the runway that could immediately explain why the plane failed to stop.

The jet sustained catastrophic damage after leaving the runway, including the destruction of its right wing.

Fire crews continued spraying the wreckage for hours while emergency personnel worked around a significant fuel leak and searched damaged vehicles.

The Federal Aviation Administration shut down runways and taxiways at Miami International Airport during the emergency response, causing major disruptions for travelers.

The National Transportation Safety Board dispatched investigators to examine the aircraft’s braking systems, landing gear, flight recorders, runway conditions and crew actions.

Mechanical failure, landing speed, weather conditions and braking performance are expected to be among the factors examined.

Seattle baseball community stunned by devastating loss

By Sunday night, the tragedy had reached deeply into Seattle’s baseball community.

Fans began placing Mariners caps, baseballs, flowers and handwritten notes outside T-Mobile Park after reports of Callahan and his young son’s deaths spread.

Former teammates remembered Callahan not only as a fierce competitor but as a devoted father who often brought Noah to baseball events.

The Mariners organization was expected to recognize Callahan and his son in the coming days as players and fans struggled to absorb the news.

For federal investigators in Miami, the focus will remain on determining exactly why Prime Air Flight 7598 could not remain on the runway.

For those mourning in Seattle, however, no technical explanation can erase the central tragedy.

A former baseball star and his 7-year-old son were spending an ordinary Sunday together when a cargo plane arriving from San Juan suddenly crossed beyond the boundaries of the airport.

Within seconds, a routine afternoon became a nightmare — and a family, along with an entire baseball community, was changed forever.