Karmactive Staff
Sonali TiwaryA hydraulic issue on Delta Flight 183 from Rome triggered a temporary ground stop at New York’s JFK Airport on July 18, 2025, halting operations for about an hour.
The Airbus A330-300 landed safely at approximately 1:30 PM local time after the crew reported a hydraulic problem. According to TravelMole, the aircraft was carrying 266 passengers and had to be towed to the gate after landing.
“Delta Air Lines Flight 183 landed safely after the crew reported a hydraulic issue,” the FAA confirmed in a statement to TravelMole. No injuries were reported, and all passengers deplaned normally.
The FAA implemented a ground stop that remained in effect until about 2:30 PM. Other runways at the airport continued to function normally during this period, helping to minimize disruptions to overall airport operations.
A Delta spokesperson told TravelMole, “Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and people, and that’s why our flight crew and JFK team followed standard procedures.”
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reported “minimal impact” to overall flight operations at the busy international hub, which serves as a major gateway for transatlantic travel.
“Operations are normal after the FAA briefly slowed arrivals and departures because the aircraft was disabled on the runway,” the FAA added in its statement to TravelMole.
The jet was taken out of service for maintenance checks as the FAA continues to investigate the specific cause of the hydraulic malfunction.
For travelers affected by similar incidents, aviation experts recommend checking flight status via airline apps or websites before heading to the airport, as ground stops are standard safety measures that can occur with little warning.
Passengers can find updated flight information through the FAA’s flight status page or their carrier’s mobile application.
