Avianca flight diverted to Miami after severe turbulence, passengers hospitalized
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Avianca flight AV042 departed José María Córdova International Airport at 10:40 p.m. on 8 October 2026 bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport and was forced to divert to Miami International Airport in the early hours of 9 October due to severe turbulence, landing at about 3:30 a.m. local time.
Reports differ on the number of people hospitalized, with some sources saying eight passengers were taken to hospitals and others reporting nine people, including six passengers and three cabin crew members, were affected; eight of those were transported by Miami‑Dade emergency services.