Eight Hospitalized After JetBlue Flight Hits Severe Turbulence Near Florida

A JetBlue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale experienced sudden severe turbulence before landing, injuring eight people.
The injured passengers and crew member were transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment after the flight landed safely.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, which occurred on September 26th.
The affected JetBlue Airbus A320 has been taken out of service for inspection, per standard procedure.
While serious injuries from turbulence are uncommon, several similar incidents have occurred on flights this year.