Eight passengers hospitalized after severe turbulence forces Avianca flight to divert to Miami
Avianca Flight 042 from Medellín to New York encountered violent turbulence and was diverted to Miami International Airport, where eight passengers were taken to hospital.
While cruising from Medellín, Colombia, to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, Avianca Flight 042 encountered severe turbulence that forced the crew to divert to Miami International Airport. The aircraft landed safely at approximately 3:30 a.m., but emergency responders reported a sizable presence of ambulances awaiting the plane. Eight passengers were subsequently taken to a Miami hospital for treatment, though the exact nature of their injuries remains unknown.
Passenger Maria Paula Jimenez recounted seeing more than five or six ambulances with lights on as the plane disembarked. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed that multiple patients required medical attention. Authorities have not released further details about the incident.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks of extreme turbulence and the importance of emergency response readiness for commercial flights.
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