by Linda Straker
- JetBlue flight 950 encountered problems shortly after takeoff
- Returned to tarmac after a loud explosion was heard
- All passengers and crew are said to be safe
JetBlue Airways flight B6950/JBU950 an Airbus A320-232, departed Maurice Bishop International Airport, Point Salines, Grenada (GND) at 3:41 pm local time today, destined for John F Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK).
JetBlue flight 950 encountered problems shortly after takeoff from the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA) in St George and returned to the tarmac after a loud explosion was heard. All passengers and crews are said to be safe.
The pilot called the tower requesting a first aid emergency within minutes of being airborne.
People in the south of Grenada near the airport heard a loud explosion in the sky, and within minutes the plane was seen returning to the airport. It is reported that one of the engines failed.
The airport emergency protocol was immediately activated for the return of the plane. Wendy Francette–Williams, Chief Executive Officer at Grenada Airports Authority (GAA), has promised to speak with the media after her debriefing session.
Passengers and crew are currently in the departure area of the airport awaiting further instructions. The JetBlue website is showing the Grenada flight as delayed.
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that the aircraft released fuel before returning to the airport.
God I give you thanks for your protection and covering over the situation. Your angel Gabriel was truly covering with his wings. Thanks you Jesus.
Wonderful …there is a god…thankful for allowing the pilot the wisdom to launch into safety action
That is quite a Flight path ….
Happen to look at the plane a few second when lift off, saw the left wing engine burst what seems to be fire which was very loud.
Looks like the plane had a stiff problem, but it obviously rose to a turgid attention level. The pilot must have had a firm grasp on that flight as evidenced by the flight pattern. Glad it came safely back to hard ground
Well done, I see what you did there 😉
Well Done Sir, well done!
Thank God for his protection over my mother and the other people on board. Lord i thank u
Same happened to Air Canada last December. Only difference was that the engine lost power so it returned without any drama
Job well done captain and crew.
Good is good thank God everyone is safe.
Thank God for his mercies.