NEWARK, NJ. (CBS12) — A JetBlue flight bound for Palm Beach County turned back shortly after takeoff from Newark-Liberty International Airport on Wednesday due to engine failure and smoke in the cabin, CBS New York reported.
The emergency prompted a temporary closure of the airport, which has since reopened and resumed normal operations.
According to the Port Authority, the Airbus A320 departed Newark around 5:45 p.m. but immediately returned after encountering mechanical issues.
The Federal Aviation Administration said: “After JetBlue Flight 543 landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport and exited the runway, the crew reported smoke in the cockpit and evacuated passengers via slides. The FAA has temporarily paused some arrivals to the airport and will investigate the incident that occurred around 5:55 p.m. local time.”…