A cargo aircraft struck a passenger jet while taxiing at Miami International Airport on Saturday night, according to reports.
The pilot of a Copa Airlines flight arriving from Panama City told air traffic control, “somebody just hit us,” shortly after the aircraft’s wing made contact with the nose of UPS Flight 358, which was bound for Bogotá, Colombia. The collision occurred at the intersection of two taxiways at about 9:15 p.m.
“UPS 358, did you hit that aircraft?” the air traffic controller asked the cargo plane’s pilot, according to ATC audio.
The pilot acknowledged the incident, responding, “Yeah, we went too far and he clipped us with his wing.”
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“There are no reported injuries, and flights are being directed to other taxiways, so there is no impact to airport operations at this time,” Greg Chin, communications director at MIA, said in a statement to CBS News.
Miami International Airport did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. It was also unclear whether the incident was connected to the lingering effects of Friday’s nationwide aviation ground stop.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
