JetBlue flight returns to Newark Airport due to engine failure; full ground stop issued

JetBlue flight returns to Newark Airport due to engine failure; full ground stop issued

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Key Points:

  • JetBlue Flight 543 experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff from Newark Liberty International Airport, prompting an immediate return and emergency evacuation via slides.
  • Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing a flash near the wing, followed by smoke filling the cockpit after landing.
  • The Airbus A320 landed safely with no injuries, but the airport temporarily suspended flight operations for about an hour while the aircraft was removed.
  • JetBlue emphasized safety as its top priority and is cooperating with federal authorities to investigate the incident.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport resumed normal operations around 7 p.m., advising travelers to check with their airlines for updates.

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