Turbulence Forces NYC-Bound Plane to Land, 8 Hospitalized
An Avianca flight from Colombia to New York experienced severe turbulence, forcing an emergency landing in Miami and hospitalizing eight passengers.
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An Avianca flight traveling from Medellín, Colombia, to New York City encountered severe turbulence on Friday morning, forcing the plane to divert to Miami International Airport. At least eight passengers were injured and hospitalized as a result of the incident.
The Airbus A320, operating flight AV042, was en route to John F. Kennedy International Airport when it experienced unexpected turbulence. The plane descended 25,000 feet in a matter of minutes before being diverted to Miami, according to reports from the New York Post. The flight landed around 3:30 am local time, and the airline’s team, along with airport medical services, provided immediate care to the injured.
Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue say at least eight people were injured in severe turbulence on a flight from Colombia to New York. ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze reports. https://t.co/UBCBBiq3v1
An Avianca spokesperson told Fox News that the flight was diverted to Miami due to intense turbulence. “Flight AV042, operating from Medellín (MDE) to New York (JFK), encountered unexpected turbulence during its journey,” the airline representative said. “As a precaution and in accordance with the airline’s safety protocols, the flight was diverted to Miami International Airport (MIA), where the aircraft landed safely,” the spokesperson added.
The spokesperson noted that “three cabin crew members and six passengers were affected by the turbulence,” though only eight required medical attention. The airline has made arrangements for the remaining passengers to continue their journey to New York, with a subsequent flight departing at 8:15 am.
🇺🇸🇨🇴 At least eight people were hospitalized after severe turbulence hit a flight to New York, forcing an emergency landing in Miami.
Miami-Dade Rescue confirmed that one of the injured passengers was taken to a trauma center. A female passenger who witnessed the incident at the airport described the scene as “not normal,” noting that more than five or six ambulances were on the tarmac, with several lights on as if waiting for something.
The Federal Aviation Administration has confirmed it will investigate the incident. The turbulence, which occurred about 2 ½ hours into the flight, caused the plane to drop significantly, raising questions about the safety of the journey. The airline and authorities are working to ensure that all passengers receive the necessary support and assistance during this process.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
