JetBlue A320 Returns to Nassau After Engine Seizure (N793JB)

Incident Overview On July 13, 2025, JetBlue Airways flight 2922, an Airbus A320-232 with U.S. registration N793JB, departed Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN) in Nassau, Bahamas, for John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) in New York. The aircraft carried six crew members and 157 passengers. ## Event Description During the initial climb, approximately four nautical miles east of Nassau, the flight crew reported hearing a loud “bang” followed by an uncommanded yaw. The crew then advised that the No. 2 engine had “seized.” ## Response and Outcome The crew declared an emergency and returned to MYNN, where air traffic control provided priority handling. The aircraft landed safely at approximately 10:41 a.m. local time (1441 UTC) without further incident. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew, and the report lists no aircraft damage. ## Preliminary Report Details The Bahamas Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority released a preliminary occurrence report on August 12, 2025, classifying the event as a serious incident. The report notes that the information is preliminary, subject to change, and may contain errors until a final report is completed.