Two planes collide on Miami taxiway

MIAMI, Nov 15: A UPS cargo aircraft and a Copa Airlines passenger jet collided while taxiing at Miami International Airport on Saturday night, leaving two people with minor injuries, authorities said.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 p.m. local time when the wingtip of a Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 struck the nose of a UPS Boeing 767-300F on a taxiway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The Copa Airlines passenger aircraft was taxiing toward its gate after landing, while the UPS cargo plane was preparing to depart for Bogotá, Colombia.

According to the FAA, air traffic controllers had instructed the UPS crew to give way to the Copa Airlines flight as the passenger jet made its way to the gate.

Both aircraft sustained damage in the collision.

Two people suffered minor injuries, according to initial reports. Authorities did not immediately provide further details about those injured.

The FAA is investigating the incident.