‘Drop in Altitude’ Prompts JetBlue Diversion

Some individuals were taken to local hospitals.

Ryan Ewing

Thursday, October 30, 2025

A JetBlue A320 (Photo: Shutterstock | CarterAerial)

Key Takeaways:

JetBlue Flight 1230, an A320 en route from Cancun to Newark, diverted to Tampa, Florida, after experiencing a drop in altitude and a flight control issue.
Upon landing, medical personnel evaluated all on board, and some customers and crew members were transported to a local hospital for additional care.
The aircraft has been taken out of service, and both JetBlue and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating the incident.

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JetBlue flight 1230 diverted to Tampa, Florida, on Thursday after the aircraft “experienced a drop in altitude,” the airline said.

The A320, registered as N605JB, was scheduled to operate from Cancun to Newark, New Jersey. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also confirmed the incident, Reuters reported.

“JetBlue Flight 1230 diverted to Tampa International Airport around 2:00 p.m. local time on Oct. 30 after the crew experienced a flight control issue,” the agency stated. “The Airbus 320 left Cancun International Airport and was headed to Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA is investigating.”

According to JetBlue, 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 specify how many individuals were hospitalized.

The aircraft has been taken out of service. Both JetBlue and the FAA are investigating the incident.

Ryan Ewing

Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.