Miami plane passengers hospitalized after air conditioning failure on tarmac

WorldHealth & Fitness
29 May 2026 • 8:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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Miami plane passengers hospitalized after air conditioning failure on tarmac

  • Four people were hospitalized on Thursday after experiencing heat-related illnesses aboard a GlobalX plane at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
  • The incident was caused by an apparent air conditioning malfunction while the aircraft was on the tarmac, preparing for departure to Louisiana.
  • Emergency crews responded after passengers reported becoming ill inside the overheated cabin, with some reportedly losing consciousness.
  • The video showed at least four individuals being removed from the plane on stretchers and loaded into ambulances.
  • The remaining passengers were transferred to a replacement aircraft that later departed for Louisiana, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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