On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a JetBlue flight en route to Denver International Airport (DEN) returned to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) due to a technical issue.
JetBlue Flight 2393, an Airbus A220-300, departed Boston for Denver as scheduled. Shortly after takeoff, however, the crew noticed signs of a possible problem with the aircraft's hydraulic system.
Hydraulic systems are responsible for controlling critical aircraft components, including the ailerons, elevator, and vertical stabilizer. They also retract and extend the landing gear. A failure of these systems can significantly impair the aircraft's controllability.
Given the potential risks, the crew decided to return to Boston. The passengers remained calm during the incident and noted that the plane circled the coast before landing safely.
After landing safely, JetBlue rebooked passengers on alternative flights to continue their journey to Denver. Most were able to depart that same afternoon.
Technical aspects of the Airbus A220-300
The affected Airbus A220-300, registration N3185J, entered service in April 2024 and is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney PW1000G engines.
In recent years, there have been isolated reports of technical problems with Airbus A220-300 aircraft. For example, in February 2021, an Air Canada flight had to be diverted to Winnipeg due to a hydraulic problem.
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