A JetBlue flight made an emergency landing after experiencing a drop in altitude, which resulted in several passengers being injured, the airline confirmed in a statement obtained by NBC News .

"We will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause," JetBlue said, confirming the plane was taken out of service and would undergo inspection. “The safety of our customers and crewmembers is always our first priority, and we will work to support those involved."

The Airbus A320 flight departed from Cancun, Mexico and was scheduled to arrive in Newark, New Jersey, but instead made an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday (October 31), with several passengers being transported to the hospital, JetBlue confirmed. Pilots told air traffic controllers that at least three pa

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