Plane crash in Miami: Survivor sues Amazon after preventable tragedy
Roosevelt Sebastián Perdomo Torres, one of the survivors of the shocking Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport, has initiated legal proceedings against the company and the aircraft’s operators. According to his legal representation, the incident, which claimed the lives of five workers, could have been avoided if the crew had made the correct decisions during the approach to the runway.
Attorney Pablo Rojas, from the law firm Podhurst Orseck, maintains that the elements analyzed so far, including the speed of the Boeing 767 and the point of contact with the runway, evidence a series of critical human errors. The plane, operated by 21 Air, overshot the airport terminal’s limit after landing, striking navigation equipment and running over the van where Perdomo Torres was located along with his colleagues.
From the beginning, we saw many details that clearly indicate that this was a preventable tragedy.
Pablo Rojas, victim’s lawyer.
Technical investigation and cockpit errors
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed preliminary data that raises concerns about the handling of the aircraft. According to the records, the plane touched down at a speed of 158 knots (293 km/h). Furthermore, the cockpit voice recorder captured multiple terrain proximity alerts and speed warnings, with no record of an appropriate verbal response from the pilots.
- The plane landed at high speed and did not activate airbrakes or thrust reversers.
- A go-around maneuver was attempted but aborted seconds later.
- The NTSB continues to analyze the data to determine the probable cause of the accident.
Health status and legal actions
Perdomo Torres, 27, remains hospitalized after suffering severe fractures to his limbs and other trauma. The young man, who was part of an aircraft cleaning crew, has undergone multiple surgeries and faces a long rehabilitation process. His testimony is key, as he remained conscious during the impact and remembers the sequence of events.
The lawsuit, filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, seeks comprehensive compensation for damages, medical expenses, and loss of income. The defendants include Amazon, the airline 21 Air, and the two pilots in charge of the flight, Joseph Carroll and Jaime Felipe Silva Molina.
As a direct consequence of this event, Amazon announced the suspension of its operations with 21 Air, while authorities continue to review maintenance protocols and crew rest conditions prior to the fateful flight.
