US EditionJetBlue passengers hospitalized after emergency landing in Florida
Approximately 15 to 20 passengers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a flight control issue caused JetBlue Flight 1230 to drop 100 feet in seven seconds, officials said.
- 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 passengers were hospitalized after a sudden loss of altitude on a flight from Mexico, which had to land emergency in Florida, authorities said.
JetBlue Altitude Plunge Hospitalizes Passengers
In an event, a JetBlue flight experienced a sudden altitude drop, causing injuries and raising concerns about aviation safety protocols. Story Overview JetBlue Flight 1230 from Cancun to Newark experienced a sudden altitude drop.At least three passengers were injured, prompting an emergency landing in Tampa.The incident raises questions about flight control system reliability.Investigation by the FAA and NTSB is underway to determine the cause. …
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…
JetBlue passengers were taken to the hospital after a sudden drop in altitude on a flight from Mexico forced an emergency landing in Florida on Thursday, according to officials. The flight from Cancun was traveling to Newark, New Jersey, when the altitude dropped. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement it is investigating. Airbus A320 was diverted to Tampa International Airport around 2 p.m., according to FAA. The airline did no…
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