JetBlue passengers hospitalized after emergency landing in Florida
A JetBlue Airbus A320 from Cancun to Newark made an emergency landing in Tampa after a flight control issue caused a sudden altitude drop, injuring 15 to 20 passengers.
- At least 15 passengers from JetBlue flight 1230 were hospitalized following a sudden drop in altitude, prompting an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla.
- JetBlue stated that the flight experienced a "drop in altitude" and a "flight control issue," leading to the diversion.
- According to Vivian Shedd of Tampa Bay Fire Rescue, between 15 and 20 individuals were evaluated and transported to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, while JetBlue emphasized that customer safety is their top priority.
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JetBlue Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Tampa After Losing Altitude
For a few terrifying moments on Thursday, passengers were tossed around on a JetBlue Airways flight when the plane suddenly dropped in midair before it made an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla., the Federal Aviation Administration and the airline said. Fifteen to 20 people were taken to hospitals after the plane landed, Vivian Shedd, a spokeswoman for Tampa Fire Rescue, said in a statement. The extent and nature of their injuries were not immedia…
‘Control Issue’ Causes Drop In Altitude On JetBlue Flight, Multiple Passengers Injured
Multiple passengers sustained injuries after a JetBlue flight traveling from Mexico to New Jersey experienced a drop in altitude due to a control issue. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida, where some passengers were transported to the hospital. The flight, traveling from Cancun to Newark, safely landed in Tampa at around 2:20 p.m. ET. BREAKING: A JetBlue flight traveling from Mexico to New Jersey on Thursday made an emerge…
A flight by the American company JetBlue from Cancún to Newark experienced a sharp descent of 5,000 meters in just six minutes, causing panic on board. Fifteen passengers were injured and hospitalized. ...
Terror at 30,000 feet: JetBlue flight’s sudden altitude drop ends in emergency landing
A JetBlue flight from Mexico to New Jersey was forced to make an emergency landing on Thursday after a sudden loss of altitude left several passengers hurt, according to ABC News and the airline.
Passengers injured as JetBlue flight to New Jersey makes emergency descent
Fifteen to 20 passengers were injured on a JetBlue flight heading to Newark, New Jersey. The flight was diverted in Florida due to a control issue experienced by the flight crew, according to officials.
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