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JetBlue flight ends up in the grass while taxiing at Orlando International Airport

Flight 488 delayed several hours at MCO

ORLANDO, Fla. – A JetBlue flight attempting to depart Orlando International Airport on Friday ran off the tarmac while taxiing, according to a JetBlue spokesperson.

JetBlue flight 488 to Worcester, Mass., originally scheduled to take off before 10 a.m., was delayed past 2 p.m., according to FlightAware.

Flight 488’s nose gear ended up in the grass after the plane went off the taxiway, the spokesperson said in a statement.

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The passengers were deplaned and taken back to the terminal by bus, the statement reads.

“At JetBlue, safety is our highest priority. We are conducting a thorough investigation and will work closely with the appropriate authorities to determine the cause of the incident,” the spokesperson said.

No injuries were reported.


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