Copa, UPS planes involved in minor crash while taxiing at Miami International Airport

Two planes made contact while taxiing at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Saturday night, with two passengers evaluated for apparent minor injuries, according to officials.

The incident happened at approximately 9:15 p.m. at the intersection of two taxiways.

Copa Airlines said its Flight 427 had arrived from Panama City at about 9 p.m. and was taxiing to the terminal when it was involved in an incident with an plane operated by another airline.

Preliminary information indicates a cargo plane came into contact with the left wingtip of the Copa Airlines plane while both aircraft were taxiing, the airline said.

The Copa plane, a Boeing 737-800, was carrying 166 passengers and six crew members.

Airport paramedics evaluated two passengers for apparent minor injuries. Both were assessed at the scene and were not transported to a hospital. All other passengers and crew members were reported to be in good condition, Copa said.

UPS confirmed that one of its planes was involved in an incident on the ground in Miami.

“We are aware of an incident involving one of our aircraft on the ground in Miami. Our crew is safe, and we are committed to working with authorities to determine what happened,” the company said in a statement.

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