Avianca Flight 42 diverts to Miami after severe Turbulence, nine injured
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Aviation authorities said an Avianca Airbus A320 en route from Medellín to New York encountered severe turbulence, diverted to Miami and landed safely, with nine people receiving medical care.
Flight and diversion
Avianca flight 42, operating an Airbus A320‑200 registered N207FR, was scheduled from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport when severe turbulence was reported en route. The aircraft diverted and landed at Miami International Airport.
The FAA said the aircraft landed safely at Miami around 3:25 a.m. on 9 October and opened an investigation into the incident.
Injuries and hospitalisation
Nine people aboard were treated for injuries, including six passengers and three crew members. Eight of those individuals were transported to hospitals, with one suffering severe trauma.
Miami‑Dade Fire Rescue reported that one person was rushed to a trauma centre while seven others were taken to area hospitals.
After‑flight arrangements
Avianca said the passengers who were not injured were flown to New York on Friday morning.
What's still unclear
Sources differ on whether eight passengers or eight people in total were hospitalized.
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- simpleflying.com
- hindustantimes.com
- texarkanagazette.com
- mycentraloregon.com
- nwaonline.com
- iheart.com
- abc7chicago.com
- aerotelegraph.com
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