Created Wednesday, Sep 2nd 2026 19:22Z, last updated Wednesday, Sep 2nd 2026 19:22Z
An American Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N9013A performing flight AA-9782 from Philadelphia,PA to New York JFK,NY (USA) with just two crew on board, was climbing out of Philadelphia's runway 27L when the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet reporting a right hand engine (CFM56) fire indication. The crew returned to Philadelphia for a safe landing on runway 27L about 15 minutes after departure. After landing the crew advised emergency services they believed it was a false indication. After about 5 minutes on the runway the aircraft taxied to the apron.

The aircraft is still on the ground in Philadelphia about 29 hours after landing.

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