Santa Clara Airport (SNU/MUSC) → Miami International Airport, FL (MIA/KMIA)
Flight / Schedule
Santa Clara Airport (SNU/MUSC) → Miami International Airport, FL (MIA/KMIA)
Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas MD-83Registration
N805WA
MSN
53470/2135
Operator
World Atlantic AirlinesDate
August 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
None
Crash Location
SW of Miami, FL -
Region
United States of America
Narrative Report
On August 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM, Santa Clara Airport (SNU/MUSC) → Miami International Airport, FL (MIA/KMIA) experienced a crash involving McDonnell Douglas MD-83, operated by World Atlantic Airlines, with the event recorded near SW of Miami, FL -.
The flight was categorized as passenger and the reported phase was en route at a none crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 21 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
World Atlantic Airlines flight WL261, a, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, was descending towards Miami, Florida, when it encountered turbulence. One cabin crew member sustained serious injuries. A convective Sigmet was active for the area at the time of the accident.
Aircraft reference details include registration N805WA, MSN 53470/2135.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
World Atlantic Airlines flight WL261, a, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, was descending towards Miami, Florida, when it encountered turbulence. One cabin crew member sustained serious injuries. A convective Sigmet was active for the area at the time of the accident.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
21
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Santa Clara Airport (SNU/MUSC) → Miami International Airport, FL (MIA/KMIA)
Operator
World Atlantic AirlinesFlight Type
Passenger
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
None
Region / Country
United States of America