JetBlue plane skids off runway at Boston's Logan Airport, temporary ground stop lifted

A JetBlue flight from Chicago to Boston skidded off the runway at Logan Airport Thursday morning, but no injuries were reported among the 150 passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a ground stop that had affected all flights at the airport following the incident. The aircraft, designated flight 312, reportedly lost steering control during landing, prompting a response from airport officials. JetBlue confirmed that all passengers were bussed to the terminal after safely deplaning. Tom Kinton, a former Massport CEO, indicated that the plane's brakes may have locked up, contributing to the incident.

Passengers described a rocky landing, with one noting a sudden hard turn that indicated something was wrong. The airline has pledged to conduct a full investigation to determine the cause of the incident, emphasizing that safety is their top priority. This incident raises concerns about the operational safety measures in place at busy airports like Logan.