A Jetblue Airbus A320-200, registration N794JB performing flight B6-869 from New York JFK,NY (USA) to Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), was descending towards Punta Cana when the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence. One flight attendant fell and received serious injuries. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Punta Cana.
The NTSB reported the occurrence was rated an accident stating: "Descending into Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), a JetBlue Airways A320-232, N794JB, encountered moderate turbulence and a flight attendant fell." The NTSB is investigating. THe NTSB stated the occurrence happened on Apr 4th 2026, however, according to ADS-B data the aircraft had not been flying to Punta Cana on Apr 4th 2026, but on Apr 3rd. The aircraft remained on the ground in Punta Cana for about 26 hours before returning to JFK.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N794JB/history/20260403/1210Z/KJFK/MDPC
The NTSB reported the occurrence was rated an accident stating: "Descending into Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), a JetBlue Airways A320-232, N794JB, encountered moderate turbulence and a flight attendant fell." The NTSB is investigating. THe NTSB stated the occurrence happened on Apr 4th 2026, however, according to ADS-B data the aircraft had not been flying to Punta Cana on Apr 4th 2026, but on Apr 3rd. The aircraft remained on the ground in Punta Cana for about 26 hours before returning to JFK.
https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N794JB/history/20260403/1210Z/KJFK/MDPC
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