Top Stories · October 9, 2026
Turbulence injures nine on Avianca flight that was forced to divert to MIA
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An Avianca flight traveling from Medellin, Colombia, to New York City was diverted to Miami International Airport early Friday morning after experiencing severe turbulence. The Airbus A320 landed safely around 3:30 a.m. local time. Multiple individuals, including passengers and crew, were hospitalized following the incident. After the diversion, the remaining passengers were scheduled to continue their trip to JFK later that morning. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the event.
An Avianca flight traveling from Medellin, Colombia, to New York City was diverted to Miami International Airport early Friday morning after experiencing severe turbulence. The Airbus A320 landed safely around 3:30 a.m. local time. Multiple individuals, including passengers and crew, were hospitalized following the incident. After the diversion, the remaining passengers were scheduled to continue their trip to JFK later that morning. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the event.