{"id":29699,"date":"2025-11-01T23:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T23:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/29699\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T23:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T23:55:21","slug":"15-to-20-people-taken-to-hospital-after-jetblue-flight-diverts-to-tampa-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/29699\/","title":{"rendered":"15 to 20 people taken to hospital after JetBlue flight diverts to Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 According to JetBlue, a flight from Cancun to Newark made an emergency landing in Tampa on Thursday afternoon after experiencing a sudden drop in altitude, prompting a medical response for passengers and crew.<\/p>\n

WATCH: 15 to 20 people taken to hospital after JetBlue flight from Cancun diverts to Tampa from altitude drop<\/p>\n

15 to 20 people taken to hospital after JetBlue flight from Cancun diverts to Tampa from altitude drop<\/p>\n

JetBlue said Flight 1230 diverted to Tampa International Airport (TPA) after the incident occurred, and was met by medical personnel who evaluated customers and crew members. <\/p>\n

Tampa Fire Rescue said approximately 15 to 20 passengers were evaluated and taken to local hospitals. All injuries are non-life-threatening, officials say.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team has taken the aircraft out of service for inspection, and we will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause,\u201d JetBlue said in a statement. \u201cThe safety of our customers and crewmembers is always our first priority, and we will work to support those involved.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the Airbus 320 diverted around 2 p.m. local time after the crew reported a flight control issue. The aircraft had departed Cancun International Airport and was bound for Newark Liberty International Airport.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. <\/p>\n

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