Avianca flight AV042 diverted to Miami after severe turbulence, injuries reported
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The Medellín‑to‑New York flight was forced to land in Miami due to turbulence, with several passengers and crew taken to hospitals.
Flight schedule and diversion
Flight AV042 departed José María Córdova International Airport at 10:40 p.m. on Thursday and was scheduled to arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 8:25 a.m. on Friday. Severe turbulence forced the crew to divert, and the aircraft landed at Miami International Airport at 3:30 a.m. local time.
The aircraft was an Airbus A320. Flightradar24 data showed it descended from about 35,000 feet to about 10,000 feet, a drop of roughly 25,000 feet, before the unscheduled landing.
Injuries and medical response
Reports state that nine people required medical care, including six passengers and three cabin crew members. Eight of those individuals were transported to hospitals by Miami‑Dade emergency services.
Other reports say eight passengers were taken to hospitals with injuries.
Emergency duration
The turbulence episode lasted between 20 and 30 minutes before the aircraft landed in Miami.
What's still unclear
Sources differ on the number of people hospitalized, reporting either eight or nine individuals.
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