Overview
- JetBlue flight 1230 from Cancún to Newark diverted to Tampa and landed at about 2:19 p.m. ET after a reported flight‑control issue.
- JetBlue said the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude, prompting an emergency landing and a medical response on the tarmac.
- Several passengers and crew were evaluated at the airport, and some were taken to hospitals for additional care with no life‑threatening conditions reported in coverage.
- An FAA investigation is underway to determine the cause, and JetBlue has removed the Airbus A320 from service for inspection.
- Air traffic control audio posted on LiveATC.net referenced at least three injuries and a possible head laceration, a preliminary tally pending official confirmation.