What: Jetblue Airbus A320-200 en route from Ponce Puerto Rico to Orlando,FL
Where: Ft. Lauderdale
When: Oct 28th 2011
Who: 1 sick passenger
Why: Because of a sick passenger suffering seizures aboard the flight, the pilot diverted to Fort Lauderdale. On approach to the airport, the crew found hydraulic issues, and descended with little rudder control (due to the hydraulic issues.)

The flight made a safe landing.

Medical services was awaiting the passenger, who was transported to the hospital, after the safe landing.

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