Two Injured in Aircraft Collision at Miami International Airport

Miami, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Two people sustained minor injuries in a collision between two aircraft at Miami International Airport on Saturday evening. The incident occurred near the runway, prompting immediate attention from airport paramedics. Fortunately, all other passengers and the six crew members aboard were unharmed.

According to reports, the incident took place around 9:15 PM local time when a Copa Airlines Boeing 737, arriving from Panama City with 166 passengers, collided with the wingtip of a UPS cargo Boeing 767. The Copa Airlines flight was taxiing on the runway at the time.

Copa Airlines confirmed that two individuals were injured and received first aid from airport medical staff. In a statement, the airline assured that the aircraft was safely parked at the terminal and all passengers were evacuated without issue. The injuries appeared to be minor based on initial assessments.

The airline expressed regret for any distress caused to passengers and emphasized that safety remains their top priority. They pledged full cooperation with the relevant authorities during the investigation.

Meanwhile, travel disruptions related to air travel in the U.S. were expected to continue into Sunday. Airlines were working to restore normal operations after a technical glitch in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air traffic control communication system caused widespread delays.

FAA Administrator Brian Bedford stated that flight schedules could return to normal by late Sunday night. He confirmed that the agency was actively addressing the technical issues to stabilize operations.

As of Saturday evening, over 6,150 flights had been canceled across the United States, with more than 7,300 experiencing delays, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. The situation was even worse the previous day, with approximately 9,200 flights canceled and 7,500 delayed. By Saturday evening, more than 530 flights scheduled for Sunday had also been canceled.

Bedford apologized to affected travelers, assuring them that the nation’s aviation system is safe and stable. He expressed confidence that the FAA is diligently working to restore normal services, anticipating that most flights would resume by late Sunday night.

The ongoing disruptions have left thousands of passengers stranded at airports nationwide. Airlines are also facing challenges in repositioning their aircraft, pilots, and crew members to resume regular flight services.