Two aircraft collide on taxiways at Miami International Airport, minor injuries reported

Two aircraft collided on the taxiways of Miami International Airport on Saturday night, resulting in minor injuries to two individuals, officials said. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 hit the nose of a UPS Boeing 767 while both planes were moving on the airport’s taxiways.

"Air traffic controllers had told the UPS crew to give way to the Copa flight," the FAA statement read, noting that the Copa flight was taxiing to a gate and the UPS flight was preparing for departure to Bogotá.

Miami International Airport communications director Greg Chin told Euronews that the incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. and that airport operations continued without impact, with flights redirected to alternate taxiways. He added that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue treated two patients on site for minor injuries and that they did not require transport.

Copa Airlines confirmed its involvement, saying a collision occurred between a cargo aircraft and the left-wing tip of its Boeing 737-800NG while both were taxiing. The airline said the flight carried 166 passengers and six crew members and expressed regret for any inconvenience, emphasizing that passenger and crew safety remained a priority.

Images shared on social media showed damage to the UPS aircraft’s nose. The incident happened amid a broader disruption to U.S. air travel caused by a nationwide ground stop imposed earlier in the weekend due to a telecommunications outage. The FAA indicated that airlines expect to resume full schedules by Sunday night.