WASHINGTON — A JetBlue Airways flight on Thursday, Oct. 10, from Cancun, Mexico, to New Jersey, diverted to Tampa, Florida, after suffering a flight control issue, resulting in some passenger injuries, the Federal Aviation Administration and airline said.
JetBlue Flight 1230 – an Airbus 320 – departed Cancun International Airport in Mexico and was headed to New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport when it landed around 2:19 p.m. ET at Tampa. The FAA is investigating.
JetBlue said the aircraft experienced a drop in altitude and the "flight was met by medical personnel who evaluated customers and crewmembers, and those needing additional care were transported to a local hospital."
The airline did not immediately say how many people were injured.
The plane was removed from service for inspection, and the airline said it will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause. "The safety of our customers and crewmembers is always our first priority, and we will work to support those involved," JetBlue said.
