JetBlue flight from Cancun makes emergency landing in the US; several injuries reported

A JetBlue flight traveling from Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico to New Jersey, USA, had to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida. The airline reported several injured passengers.

In a statement, the airline said the Airbus 320 flight landed in Tampa, Florida, after the plane suffered a sudden drop in altitude.

WHAT HAPPENED TO JETBLUE FLIGHT 1230?

JetBlue flight 1230 departed from Cancun International Airport with its final destination being Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

However, it began to lose altitude, so it had to divert to Tampa, where it landed shortly before 2:30 in the afternoon.

JetBlue passengers were hospitalized after a sudden loss of altitude.

“Medical personnel received the passengers and crew, and those who needed additional care were transferred to a local hospital,” JetBlue said in a statement.

He added that the ship was taken out of service for inspection, and that an investigation would be carried out to determine what happened.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement that it is investigating.

“Our team has removed the aircraft from service for inspection, and we will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause,” JetBlue said in a statement. “The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority, and we will work to support those involved.”

According to ABC News, the pilots of the Airbus A320 informed air traffic controllers that at least three passengers sustained injuries, including possible lacerations. Those who required medical attention were transported to hospitals in the Tampa area.

The US media outlet reported that the weather in the area was calm and that the pilots indicated that the passengers' injuries were due to a problem with the flight controls.

The aircraft was removed for inspection, and the Federal Aviation Administration and JetBlue are investigating the incident.

“The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority, and we will work to support those affected,” JetBlue said in its statement.

A JetBlue flight traveling from Cancún, Quintana Roo , Mexico to New Jersey, USA , had to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida . The airline reported several injured passengers.

In a statement, the airline said the Airbus 320 flight landed in Tampa, Florida , after the plane suffered a sudden drop in altitude.

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WHAT HAPPENED TO JETBLUE FLIGHT 1230?

JetBlue flight 1230 departed from Cancun International Airport with its final destination being Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

However, it began to lose altitude, so it had to divert to Tampa, where it landed shortly before 2:30 in the afternoon.

JetBlue passengers were hospitalized after a sudden loss of altitude.

“Medical personnel met the passengers and crew, and those who needed additional care were transferred to a local hospital,” JetBlue said in a statement .

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He added that the ship was taken out of service for inspection , and that an investigation would be carried out to determine what happened.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement that it is investigating.

“Our team has removed the aircraft from service for inspection, and we will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause,” JetBlue said in a statement . “ The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority, and we will work to support those involved.”

According to ABC News reports that the pilots of the Airbus A320 informed air traffic controllers that at least three passengers sustained injuries, including possible lacerations . Those who required medical attention were transported to hospitals in the Tampa area.

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The US media outlet reported that the weather in the area was calm and that the pilots indicated that the passengers' injuries were due to a problem with the flight controls.

The aircraft was removed for inspection, and the Federal Aviation Administration and JetBlue are investigating the incident.

“The safety of our customers and crew is always our top priority, and we will work to support those affected,” JetBlue said in its statement .