JetBlue Flight Skids Off Runway at Boston Logan Airport, No Injuries Reported

JetBlue flight landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport rolled off the runway and into the grass on Thursday

A JetBlue flight arriving from Chicago veered off the runway and rolled into the grass at Boston’s Logan International Airport on Thursday, prompting a temporary ground stop and emergency response. All passengers and crew on board were reported safe.

JetBlue flight 312, an Airbus A220 arriving from Chicago, touched down in Boston and deviated off the designated runway into an adjacent grassy area. The Massachusetts Port Authority confirmed the incident and stated that no injuries occurred. Emergency personnel quickly surrounded the aircraft, and passengers were seen disembarking via mobile staircases provided by emergency vehicles.

The incident led to the closure of the runway for several hours and a ground stop on all incoming flights as crews worked to secure the scene and assess the aircraft. Passengers were transported by bus to the terminal.

“JetBlue flight 312 from Chicago to Boston veered off the runway and onto the grass after landing,” the airline said in a statement. “We will conduct a full investigation of the incident and will work closely with the relevant authorities to understand the cause.”

JetBlue flight landing at Boston’s Logan International Airport rolled off the runway and into the grass on Thursday

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that it has launched an investigation into the incident. As of now, no further information has been released regarding what led the aircraft to veer off course upon landing.

Thursday’s runway incident occurred amid broader concerns over aviation safety. FAA officials recently admitted to falling short in ensuring sufficient oversight across airlines, following a series of safety-related events. A recent national poll also found a decline in public confidence in air travel safety, with more Americans reporting unease about flying in 2024 compared to previous years.

In a separate and tragic development, earlier the same day, an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, killing over 240 people in one of the country's worst aviation disasters in recent memory.