JetBlue engine failure on takeoff at Newark airport disrupts air traffic

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersFebruary 19, 2026 at 01:23 AM

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A JetBlue flight bound for West Palm Beach, Florida, experienced an engine failure during takeoff at Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday, prompting a temporary disruption to air traffic. Flight 543, an Airbus A320, returned to the airport after the crew reported smoke in the cockpit, and passengers and crew evacuated via slides on a taxiway. No injuries were reported. The FAA is investigating the cause of the engine failure. The incident led to a temporary pause in some arrivals to Newark, causing significant delays for both arriving and departing flights. Operations resumed after the plane was removed from the runway.

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Newark Liberty International Airport

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