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Eight Hospitalized After Severe Turbulence on Avianca Flight
9 Oct
Summary
- Avianca flight from Colombia to New York experienced severe turbulence.
- Aircraft made an emergency landing in Miami after a steep descent.
- At least eight passengers were hospitalized following the incident.
An Avianca flight from Medellin, Colombia, bound for New York's JFK Airport, was diverted to Miami early on Friday morning due to severe turbulence. The Airbus A320 experienced a steep and rapid descent of approximately 25,000 feet while flying over Jamaica and Cuba.
Following the incident, eight passengers were hospitalized. One injured individual was transported to a trauma center. Emergency medical services were present on the tarmac in Miami to assist passengers upon landing.
While the exact number of people on board and the full extent of injuries have not been disclosed, video footage suggested passengers were attended to with ice packs. The cause of the severe turbulence and the steep descent is currently under investigation by authorities.
This event necessitated an emergency landing in Miami at approximately 3:30 am local time. Further updates on the affected passengers and the airline's response are expected.
