Severe turbulence injures at least eight and forces emergency landing in Miami
Multiple hospitalized after Avianca flight from Medellín to New York had to divert to Miami due to strong turbulence
TL;DR
- An Avianca flight diverted to Miami due to severe turbulence, injuring at least eight people.
- One person suffered severe injuries and was taken to a trauma center, while seven others were hospitalized.
- Scientists attribute the potential increase in turbulence to climate change altering the jet stream.
- Turbulence incidents reported to the International Air Transport Association have surged by over 25% in the past year.
- The FAA recommends passengers stay buckled to protect against unexpected turbulence.