Un vuelo de la aerolínea Viva Aerobus que cubría la ruta Miami-Mérida tuvo que ser desviado a La Habana, donde realizó un aterrizaje de emergencia tras presentar una falla en uno de sus motores, provocando momentos de angustia entre los pasajeros.
According to a report this Wednesday by the Mexican newspaper Por Esto, the plane managed to land safely without major consequences thanks to the skill of pilot Roger Alonso Castillo Rivas, originally from Ciudad del Carmen, who was recognized on social media for saving the lives of 215 people on board.
In the social media platform X, the Consulate of Mexico in Havana reported that flight 755 of Viva Aerobús, which was on the Miami-Mérida route, landed at José Martí International Airport following an in-flight emergency.
The consular office indicated that after contacting the airline, it was confirmed that the passengers were properly attended to and would be transferred to Mérida during the early morning on another flight.
On social media, relatives of the passengers reported that they did not receive official information from the airline while they waited for the landing at Mérida airport, scheduled for around 5:30 PM.
A woman identified as Ana C Baqueiro reported on Facebook that her daughter and grandchildren were on the flight, and she only learned about the incident when she received a call from Cuba.
In her post, she mentioned that her daughter called her from Havana to inform her that they had to make an emergency landing due to an engine failure.
"I am at the Mérida airport waiting for the flight from Miami that brings back my daughter and my grandchildren. The flight was on time, but I received a call and it was my daughter, calling me from Havana," he wrote.
According to their testimony, no one from the airline explained what had happened or offered any details, and they were only informed that an airplane would be sent from Monterrey to Havana to pick up the passengers.
Baqueiro also shared a video of the moment of landing in Cuba, in which passengers can be heard applauding and celebrating having arrived safely.
In the audio, a woman's voice can be clearly heard exclaiming: "We survived!"
In another post, the user publicly thanked the flight's pilot for his ability to handle the situation: “A round of applause for the pilot. He saved the lives of 215 passengers, including my grandchildren and my daughter. Thank you, may God bless you always,” she expressed.
Frequently asked questions about the emergency landing of the Miami-Mérida flight in Havana
What caused the emergency landing of the Miami-Mérida flight in Havana?
The Miami-Mérida flight had to make an emergency landing in Havana due to a failure in one of its engines. This situation created moments of anxiety among the passengers, but thanks to the skill of pilot Roger Alonso Castillo Rivas, the plane landed without serious consequences.
What was the response of the airline and authorities after the emergency landing?
After the emergency landing, the airline Viva Aerobús and the Mexican Consulate in Havana confirmed that the passengers were properly attended to and would be flown to Mérida on another flight during the early morning. However, there were complaints from family members about the lack of official information while waiting at the Mérida airport.
What was the reaction of the passengers and their families to the incident?
Passengers and family members experienced moments of distress and some complaints due to the lack of information. On social media, passengers expressed relief and gratitude to the pilot for his skill in managing the situation, while family members like Ana C Baqueiro shared concerns about the lack of communication during the incident.
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