JetBlue Flight 1230 Emergency Landing in Tampa

On Oct. 30 JetBlue Flight 1230 from Cancún to Newark was diverted to Tampa International Airport after pilots reported a flight-control issue and the Airbus A320 experienced a sudden, large drop in altitude. The aircraft landed around 2:19–2:20 p.m. and was met by medical personnel. Reports vary on injuries — Tampa Bay Fire Rescue and multiple outlets say roughly 15–20 people were evaluated and some were transported to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, while initial air-traffic audio and other reports referenced at least three injured, including a possible head laceration. Flight-tracking data cited by several outlets showed rapid altitude losses, with examples including a drop of roughly 14,500 feet in five minutes and a reported fall from 35,000 to 18,000 feet. The FAA has opened an investigation and JetBlue has taken the aircraft out of service for inspection. JetBlue said passenger and crew safety is its highest priority and it will support those affected.