JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after plane loses altitude, passengers injured
- - JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after plane loses altitude, passengers injured
SAM SWEENEYOctober 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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A JetBlue flight traveling from Mexico to New Jersey on Thursday made an emergency landing after experiencing a drop in altitude, leaving several passengers injured, according to the airline.
The flight landed in Tampa, Florida, where some were transported to the hospital, JetBlue said in a statement.
The flight was traveling from Cancun to Newark when the incident happened.
Kevin Carter/Getty Images - PHOTO: JetBlue Airways At Los Angeles International Airport
Pilots told air traffic controllers that at least three passengers were injured with possible lacerations.
The weather in the area was calm, and the pilots told air traffic control the injuries were due to a flight control issue.
The Airbus A320 was headed to Newark Liberty International Airport and has now been grounded while the Federal Aviation Administration and JetBlue investigate.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Source: “AOL Breaking”
