UPS plane, Copa Airlines flight collide on taxiway at Miami International Airport
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Key Points:
- A UPS cargo plane and a Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800NG passenger jet collided on a taxiway at Miami International Airport around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, with the Copa plane's left wingtip striking the nose of the UPS Boeing 767.
- Two individuals were treated for minor injuries at the scene but did not require hospital transport; all other passengers and crew on the Copa flight, totaling 172 people, were reported to be in good condition.
- Air traffic controllers had instructed the UPS crew to yield to the Copa flight prior to the collision, and the FAA is currently investigating the incident.
- Airport operations were not impacted, as flights were rerouted to other taxiways following the collision.
- Both airlines expressed commitment to safety and cooperation with authorities, with UPS confirming their crew's safety and Copa Airlines emphasizing passenger and crew safety as their top priority.
