Yesterday morning, a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER collided with a catering truck at Miami International Airport while being towed to its gate. The collision caused the truck to tip over, according to NBC Miami. United Airlines confirmed there were no passengers on board the plane, and no injuries were reported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
A video of the incident showed the overturned truck and visible damage to the plane's wing. United Airlines confirmed the aircraft would undergo a thorough inspection. The driver of the box truck was able to exit the vehicle, and no injuries were reported.
The aircraft, registered N68453, was scheduled to fly to Denver, but the incident caused delays, and another plane covered the flight. Aviation Direct noted the affected plane had arrived in Miami from Newark the previous day and had an unusually long stay, likely due to maintenance work since Miami is not a regular hub for United Airlines..
The cause of the incident is still under investigation, with possible errors by the truck driver or issues with vehicle positioning being considered. The aircraft was cleared for operation the next day and flew to Denver on this morning.
