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America with air scare from Nashville to Mexico upon emergency landing in Miami

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By Edgardo Avelar

The Eagles of America They suffered a truly bitter pill on their return from the city of Nashville in Tennessee, United States, because the aircraft that was transporting them to Mexico City suffered a breakdown. which forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Miami, Florida.

After the 0-0 draw they registered against Nashville FC in the first leg of the Concachampions quarterfinals, the American team made their journey early this Wednesday to arrive after noon at their facilities and be able to carry out an afternoon training session. facing the duel on date 14 of the Clausura 2026 tournament against Cruz Azul in the 205th edition of the young classic.

EMERGENCY
The plane that takes America from Nashville to Mexico failed mid-flight and had to make an emergency landing in Miami where the team is stranded. pic.twitter.com/L5VN5zYM04

— david medrano felix (@medranoazteca) April 8, 2026

But their plans were interrupted by this unforeseen event that was first made known. instance on social networks by TV Azteca commentator David Medranowho detailed in his official X account that América had to change their plans due to the scare on the plane that took them from Nashville to Mexico and that forced them to have to get off the plane at the airport in Miami, Florida.

In his publication Medrano wrote that: “Emergency. The plane that takes America from Nashville to Mexico failed in mid-flight and “He had to make an emergency landing in Miami where the team is stranded.”.

Later, several media outlets confirmed that there was nothing to regret and that America will only take a few more hours to arrive in the capital of the Republic and start getting ready for the duel against Cruz Azul starting this Thursday, April 9.

For now, America will be in Miami until Wednesday night and then try to continue its flight in the aircraft structure that was contracted by the board. and if it is not possible to correct the fault, a commercial flight will be arranged.

The statement from America

Hours later, the América board published a statement detailing the reasons for the plane’s failure: “We were informed that the system was experiencing an electrical failure, for this reason, as a precautionary measure, “The crew made the decision to land the aircraft at Miami International Airport, where it undergoes extensive maintenance.”.

He also highlighted in his press report that: “The event does not affect the team’s planning for its next match, since this Wednesday was scheduled as a day of rest.”

The azulcrema team returned to Mexican territory after drawing 0-0 against the Nashville team in the First Leg of the Concachampions Quarterfinals; the Vuelta game between the Liga MX team and the MLS one is scheduled for next Tuesday, April 14 at the Banorte Stadium.

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