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JetBlue Flight From Cancún to Newark Diverts to Tampa After Sudden Descent as FAA Opens Probe

Authorities are examining the grounded Airbus A320 after a reported flight-control issue triggered a rapid altitude loss.

Overview

  • Tampa Bay Fire Rescue said approximately 15 to 20 people were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Flight 1230 landed at Tampa International Airport at about 2:20 p.m. ET, where medical teams evaluated passengers and crew.
  • Flight-tracking data show the aircraft lost roughly 26,700 feet in about 10 minutes before the diversion.
  • Air-traffic control audio captured the crew reporting at least three injuries, including a possible head laceration.
  • JetBlue removed the aircraft from service for inspection, and the FAA has begun an investigation with no cause identified yet.