Panic as several passengers injured after JetBlue plane’s altitude DROPS forcing emergency land in Florida
Several passengers have been injured on a JetBlue flight from Mexico to New Jersey after the plane suffered a control issue, the airline has said.
JetBlue Flight 1230 – an Airbus 320 – departed Cancun International Airport in Mexico and was headed to New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport when it landed around 2:19 p.m. ET at Tampa, Florida. The FAA is investigating.
The airline said the plane experienced a drop in altitude and the ‘flight was met by medical personnel who evaluated customers and crew members, and those needing additional care were transported to a local hospital.’
JetBlue did not immediately say how many people were injured, or detail the extent of the injuries.
The plane was removed from service for inspection, and the airline said it will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause.
‘The safety of our customers and crewmembers is always our first priority, and we will work to support those involved,’ JetBlue said.
Several passengers have been injured on a JetBlue flight from Mexico to New Jersey after the plane suffered a control issue, the airline has said. The flight path is shown above
JetBlue Flight 1230 – an Airbus 320 – departed Cancun International Airport in Mexico and was headed to New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport when it landed around 2:19 p.m. ET at Tampa, Florida . The FAA is investigating. (Pictured: A JetBlue plane)
This is a breaking news story with updates to follow.
