Eight injured during severe turbulence that forced New York City-bound flight to divert to MIA, officials say

Eight injured during severe turbulence that forced New York City-bound flight to divert to MIA, officials say — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eight-injured-during-severe-turbulence-that-forced-new-york-city-bound-flight-to-divert-to-mia-officials-sayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Avianca Flight 42 Diverts to Miami After Severe Turbulence Injures Passengershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eight-injured-during-severe-turbulence-that-forced-new-york-city-bound-flight-to-divert-to-mia-officials-sayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eight-injured-during-severe-turbulence-that-forced-new-york-city-bound-flight-to-divert-to-mia-officials-say#u128446Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:11:21 +0000An Avianca flight from Medellin to New York City diverted to Miami on Friday after severe turbulence injured several people. At least eight individuals were hospitalized, with some sources reporting up to nine injuries. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the victims to Ryder Trauma Center and Jackson Memorial Hospital. By Friday evening, seven of the hospitalized patients had been discharged, though the status of the eighth person remained undisclosed. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Miami to receive medical care for the passengers and crew.Why it mattersThe incident occurred aboard