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.
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All aircraft have a maximum allowable landing weight above which damage can occur. Not all aircraft have a fuel jettison system. If an aircraft is already below max landing weight it has no need to jettison fuel. The plane landed safely due to correct procedures being followed by a trained flight crew, no divine intervention.
God was invented to satisfy man’s conceit and is a fiction.
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Planes only dump fuel to lessen the Wright for landing . Jetblue did not have to dump fuel because the flight was not full
You are so crazy just like the American replublicans who follow Chump and will drink cool aid that is cyanide water,foolish people.the plane had to dump its fuel before returning to the Tamac its the rule.only fools wo dont read will not understand.thank god all was ok.
That’s why you so stupid because there is no God, I guess everything is perfect in your world.
Good morning every one..
It’s always good to beleave in something and those who don’t want bealeve in God.. Is good for them and
Who want bealeve in devil good
For him… Let the people choose what
Make them happy and confurtable…
Do not start a relegation war.. .
GOD is Love ..
Also those smart people who want play
Engineering game.. Please don’t do that
Let the profusional who train to handle
Aircraft do they jobs…
Domping feule is a important safety measure… The passengers lives is much
More important from millions gallons of feule… So if he deside to domp his feule
Let it be… Just an advice for people who really like to start a good conversation.
Thank you every one.
If there was a god, the engine would not have failed.
God is man made.
Period
So i guess you created yourself and can die and bring yourself back to life. What do you know about keeping it real when you deny your creator. Maybe not today but you gon learn when God teaches you. Instead of looking at the glory of God to bring them back safely you make such an arrogant statement. But then again if they didnt return you would have made the same comment. Smh. How mere man is such a Fool. Give thanks to God for returning them back safely!!!!!!!!!
A320 Cannot dump fuel. It does not have that capability. Media is incompetent.
Accuracy at its best…..not.
I keep realising this new outlet is just sharing their own ideas and not being careful about their reporting.
“It is understood from some guy who was on his cell phone saw the engines and then he saw the pilot dumping fuel.” Garbage and such should not be reported, without due deligence.
This is the kind of porn that drives readers. The exciting breaking news porn.
Keep doing this and lets see how people will eventually break you and you lack of concern for Grenada.
Just so you know the A320 aircraft has no way to dump fuel… it does have that option
Ya, but it sounds good for the media to be so in the know
Thank you, we have made the correction. That information was reported to us by several sources including from onsite at the airport.
I believe in God , and he is good ! Thank God everyone is safe .