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JetBlue Flight Diverts to Tampa After Reported Flight-Control Issue Triggers Sudden Altitude Drop

Investigators are examining the cause of the reported control problem.

Overview

  • Flight 1230 from Cancún to Newark diverted to Tampa around 2:00–2:20 p.m. local time after the crew reported a flight-control issue and a sharp loss of altitude.
  • Medical teams met the aircraft on landing, evaluated passengers and crew, and transported some to local hospitals, with final injury counts not yet confirmed.
  • The FAA opened an investigation, and JetBlue removed the Airbus A320-232 (registration N605JB) from service for inspection while launching an internal review.
  • Pilots told air traffic control that at least three people were injured with possible lacerations, according to media reports citing ATC audio.
  • The aircraft had been en route from Cancún International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport before diverting to Tampa International Airport.