{"id":392419,"date":"2026-09-06T22:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T22:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/392419\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T22:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T22:06:10","slug":"miami-plane-crash-causes-diversions-to-orlando-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/392419\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami plane crash causes diversions to Orlando airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Orlando International Airport is receiving several flight diversions from Miami International Airport following Sunday afternoon\u2019s plane crash near MIA.<\/p>\n

Angela Starke, senior vice president of public affairs for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, confirmed the diversions to Channel 9 Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is still an active incident but yes, Orlando International Airport is receiving several diversions from Miami International Airport due to the incident that occurred there this afternoon,\u201d Starke said.<\/p>\n

The diversions come after a plane overran a runway and struck multiple vehicles near Miami International Airport before catching fire.<\/p>\n

Read Channel 9\u2019s previous coverage of the plane crash here.<\/a>MCO asks passengers to check with airlines<\/p>\n

Starke said passengers diverted to Orlando should work directly with their airline to determine how they will reach their final destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe encourage everyone who has been diverted to MCO to work with their airline to reach their destination and ask that all passengers have patience during this period,\u201d Starke said.<\/p>\n

MCO is also asking outbound passengers to check with their airline before heading to the airport to make sure their flight remains on schedule.<\/p>\n

Officials have not said how many flights have been diverted to Orlando.<\/p>\n

The situation remains active, and additional flight impacts are possible.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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