Avianca turbulence injuries Flight diverted to Miami

Oct 9

ABC reports at least nine people injured, including three flight attendants, after unexpected severe turbulence on an Avianca flight from Medellín to New York's JFK Airport early that morning. Pilots diverted to Miami and several people were transported to hospitals, with one injury described as a trauma. Elizabeth Schulze shows rough weather on the flight path but explicitly says there is no official cause determination. The FAA investigates; Avianca says uninjured passengers continued to New York. The hurricane is shown as context without a confirmed causal link.

ABC reports unexpected severe turbulence on an Avianca flight from Medellín to New York's JFK Airport early October 9, injuring at least nine people, including three flight attendants, and prompting a Miami diversion. Several people were transported to hospitals and one injury is described as a trauma. Uninjured passengers continued to New York. The FAA investigates; rough weather is shown as context and no official cause is established.