‘Control Issue’ Causes Drop In Altitude On JetBlue Flight, Multiple Passengers Injured

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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.

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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.

“The safety of our customers and crew members is always our first priority, and we will work to support those involved,” JetBlue said in a statement, according to The Independent.

The Independent noted:

In a statement, the FAA said: “JetBlue Airlines Flight 1230 diverted to Tampa International Airport around 2:00 p.m. local time on Oct. 30 after the crew experienced a flight control issue.

“The Airbus 320 left Cancun International Airport and was headed to Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA is investigating.”

The Independent has contacted JetBlue for further information about the incident and for an update on the condition of the passengers who were injured.

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