Overview
- The Airbus A320 flying from Cancún to Newark lost altitude midflight and landed safely in Tampa around 2 p.m. local time.
- Pilots reported at least three injured with apparent head cuts in LiveATC audio, and several passengers and crew received hospital treatment.
- JetBlue said the aircraft was removed from service for inspection and announced a comprehensive internal investigation.
- The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it has opened an investigation into the incident.
- The cause of the sudden drop remains unconfirmed, with some reports describing an apparent air pocket or turbulence under review.