An investigation is underway after a Newark-bound JetBlue flight was forced to land in Florida when the crew experienced a “flight control issue,” ultimately landing multiple people in the hospital, the Federal Aviation Administration and airline said.<\/p>\n
JetBlue flight 1230 was heading from Cancun, Mexico to Newark Airport on the afternoon of Oct. 30 when it experienced a “drop in altitude,” prompting the flight to divert to Tampa, Florida, JetBlue said in an emailed statement.<\/p>\n
Upon landing, the flight was met by medical personnel who evaluated passengers and crewmembers. Those needing additional care were brought to local hospitals.<\/p>\n
The airline did not immediately say how many people were injured or disclose the extent of their injuries.<\/p>\n
The Airbus 320 was taken out of service for inspection, according to JetBlue, which added that it will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of this incident.<\/p>\n
“The safety of our customers and crewmembers is always our first priority, and we will work to support those involved,” the airline said.<\/p>\n