A UPS cargo plane and a Copa Airlines passenger jet made contact on a taxiway at Miami International Airport on Saturday, Nov. 14, with two people evaluated for minor injuries. Neither was taken to a hospital.
The incident happened at about 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of two taxiways, airport communications director Greg Chin said. The aircraft were identified as UPS Flight 358, scheduled to fly to Bogotá, Colombia, and Copa Airlines Flight 427, arriving from Panama City, Panama.
Copa said its Boeing 737-800NG had landed at about 9 p.m. and was taxiing toward the terminal when the UPS Boeing 767 made contact with the left wingtip. The airline’s flight carried 166 passengers and six crew members.
The Copa aircraft reached the terminal and passengers got off, the airline said. The remaining passengers and crew were reported in good condition. Airport officials said aircraft were being routed along other taxiways and there was no impact on airport operations.
Copa Airlines said it would cooperate with authorities investigating the incident. CBS Miami reported the two passengers were assessed by airport paramedics and did not require hospital transport.
Nicole French