Overview
- Flight 1230, an Airbus A320-232 traveling from Cancun to Newark, diverted to Tampa and landed in the early afternoon local time.
- Tampa Bay Fire Rescue said approximately 15 to 20 people were evaluated and taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.
- Medical teams met the aircraft on arrival, and passengers and crew requiring additional care were transported to local facilities, according to JetBlue.
- JetBlue removed the aircraft from service for inspection and said it will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause.
- The FAA described the issue as a potential problem with control of flight, and authorities have not reported any fatalities or identified a definitive cause.