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PHL issues ground stop due to aircraft emergency

Summary by NBC Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport has issued a ground stop due to a plane suffering a hydraulic leak on Runway 27, according to the FAA. The ground stop has currently been issued until 8:45 p.m., with a medium chance of an extension. No injuries have been reported at this time. This is a developing story; check back for more updates.

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Philadelphia International Airport temporarily stopped all departures to its tracks on Thursday night, April 16, 2026. This after an American Airlines aircraft reported a hydraulic leak at Track 27, according to a spokesman for the City Aviation Department. FAA ordered the suspension of operations shortly before 8:00 p.m. and lifted the measure around 8:45 p.m. So far no injuries have been reported. TELEMUNDO62 contacted American Airlines for co…

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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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