On Saturday evening, a UPS cargo plane collided with a Copa Airlines passenger aircraft on a taxiway at Miami International Airport, ABC 7 reported.
Two people sustained minor injuries but did not require hospitalization, according to representatives from the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 PM local time.
According to the FAA, the wingtip of the Copa Airlines Boeing 737 brushed against the nose of the UPS Boeing 767 as the passenger plane was moving towards the gate, while the cargo plane was preparing to depart for Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.
FAA officials explained that air traffic controllers had earlier instructed the UPS crew to yield to the Copa Airlines plane. The circumstances of the collision are under investigation.
From a recording of communications with the controllers, one of the pilots said after the incident, "Someone hit us."
Photos from the scene show damage to the nose of one of the aircraft. Miami-Dade Aviation Department officials stated that firefighters and rescue personnel provided assistance to the two injured individuals on site.
The airport reported that the aircraft were directed to other taxiways, so the collision did not affect airport operations.
"We are aware of the incident involving one of our aircraft on the ground in Miami. Our crew was not injured, and we are prepared to cooperate with authorities to clarify the circumstances. The safety of our employees and the public is our top priority," a UPS statement said.
