A JetBlue flight en route to West Palm Beach from Newark Airport experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency return to the airport and the evacuation of passengers via emergency slides. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 5:45 p.m. The Airbus A320 crew reported smoke in the cockpit, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the plane landed safely with no reported injuries. The airport temporarily suspended flight operations while the aircraft was removed from the taxiway, but services resumed around 7 p.m. Newark Airport advised travelers to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates.
