Miami Taxiway Collision Involves Two Planes
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On Saturday night, a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 and a UPS Boeing 767 collided on a taxiway at Miami International Airport. The Copa aircraft, arriving from Panama City, had 166 passengers and six crew members. The UPS plane was taxiing for departure to Bogotá, Colombia. Air traffic controllers had instructed the UPS crew to give way to the Copa flight. The wingtip of the Copa plane struck the nose of the UPS plane at the intersection of two taxiways. Two people were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Flights were rerouted to other taxiways, and airport operations continued without disruption. Both airlines said they would cooperate with investigators.
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Timeline
- On November 15 2026 Copa and UPS planes collide on Miami taxiway.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Air traffic disruptions, minor injuries, investigation underway Possible long-term US impact: Potential regulatory review, safety protocol updates Most affected groups: Passengers, airline crews, airport operations Reader priority: Safety, operational impact, regulatory response
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Primary report
The New York Times — Miami Taxiway Collision Involves Two Planes
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