Published on 15 November 2026
Two aircraft were involved in a collision on the taxiway at Miami International Airport on Saturday night, resulting in minor injuries to at least two individuals.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 struck the nose of a UPS Boeing 767 while both planes were taxiing. Air traffic controllers had instructed the UPS crew to yield to the Copa flight, which was heading to a gate after arriving from Panama City, while the UPS plane was preparing for departure to Bogotá.
Greg Chin, communications director for Miami International Airport, stated that the incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. and confirmed that airport operations were not disrupted, with flights redirected to alternative taxiways. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue treated two people on the scene for minor injuries, but no medical transport was required.
Copa Airlines issued a statement confirming the collision, noting that it involved a cargo aircraft and the left wingtip of their Boeing 737-800NG. The airline reported 166 passengers and six crew members on board at the time, emphasizing that passenger and crew safety is their priority and expressing regret for any inconvenience caused.
Social media images have surfaced showing damage to the nose of the UPS aircraft.
This incident comes amid ongoing disruptions across U.S. airports following a nationwide ground stop over the weekend, which led to thousands of flight cancellations due to a telecommunications outage. The FAA announced that airlines are expected to resume full operations by Sunday night.