UPS 767 and Copa 737 collide on taxiway at Miami airport; pilot cites checklist distraction

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A UPS Boeing 767 struck a Copa Airlines Boeing 737 on a taxiway at Miami International Airport after the UPS aircraft failed to give way, according to the reports. The incident raises questions about cockpit attention and ground-movement procedures; the available account includes ATC audio and details of the aircraft damage.

Discovered 2026-11-15T02:19:28.297050-08:00 | 2026-11-15T02:19:28.297050-08:00

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  • The collision involved two active commercial aircraft on a busy airport taxiway, putting ground-movement coordination and cockpit attention under scrutiny.
  • The report cites checklist distraction as the UPS pilot’s explanation and notes a similar earlier close call, making the event relevant to operators reviewing taxi procedures and crew workload.

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2026-11-15T02:19:28.297050-08:00
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