ould see a sea of flashing lights on the tarmac.

 There were six or seven ambulances all lit up, and actually, our son said it looked like a light show because there were so many first responders waiting for us,  Jimenez told Telemundo 52.

Avianca said the remaining passengers were being assisted by the airline's airport team to make necessary arrangements so they can continue their journey to New York City. But for at least one passenger, she'd prefer to return home.

 I don't want to go out. I only want to go back home,  said fellow passenger Diana, who did not share her last name.  What I can tell you is you value your life so much more when something like that happens. 

Aviance said it remains in contact with the affected passengers and crew members.

 The safety of our customers and employees remains, and will continue to be, the fundamental pillar of our operation,  it added.