Amazon announced Sunday it is pausing operations with cargo carrier 21 Air, the operator of a plane that crashed last week at Miami International Airport, killing five people and injuring five others.

In a statement, Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the decision follows a review of circumstances surrounding the "tragic incident last weekend." Prime Air Flight 7598 overran the runway while landing around 2 p.m. on September 6, after departing from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Amazon cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway by approximately 1,300 feet. Federal investigators reported that the aircraft first struck a van carrying seven people, then another vehicle, before coming to rest in a field. The five individuals killed in the crash were identified by the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office as Rolando Aleman Leon, 55; Yoel Rodriguez Narajo, 53; Julio C. Pineda, 75; Carlos Acosta Fajardo, 53; and Javierkys Reyes Quevedo, 47.

Amazon stated it will continue to support the investigation and all those affected by the crash. The company's cargo flights are operated by direct air carrier partners, including 21 Air. This pause means a temporary suspension of services provided by this specific carrier for Amazon's logistics network.

In response to Amazon's decision, 21 Air stated its focus remains on supporting the families and loved ones impacted by the accident. The carrier is working closely with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and its partners, including Amazon, as the investigation progresses. 21 Air expressed confidence in its safety policies, procedures, and training.

The NTSB, leading the investigation, recently released information from the cockpit voice recorder. Approximately one minute and 42 seconds before the crash, one of the pilots reportedly warned that the plane was going too fast. The two pilots on board the plane were treated for injuries and released from the hospital, while three other individuals remained hospitalized, two in critical condition and one in stable condition.

Amazon's cargo network relies on a fleet of aircraft operated by various third-party carriers to manage its vast e-commerce delivery operations. This incident and Amazon's subsequent action highlight the critical safety considerations and due diligence required in managing partnerships within the air cargo industry, especially for a company with such a significant global reach.

The ongoing investigation by the NTSB will aim to determine the precise cause of the crash, which could involve factors such as pilot performance, aircraft maintenance, air traffic control, and environmental conditions. The findings are expected to provide crucial insights and potentially lead to new safety recommendations for the aviation industry.