On Jan 26th 2026, a PGA Portugalia Embraer ERJ-190 operating on behalf of TAP Air Portugal was forced to return to its departure airport shortly after takeoff due to hydraulic problems.
The aircraft, registered CS-TPO, was operating flight TP-561 from Hamburg to Lisbon with 109 people on board when the crew stopped the climb at flight level 120 after departing from runway 05. The pilots reported hydraulic issues and elected to enter a holding pattern to troubleshoot the problem and burn off fuel before attempting a return.
After nearly three hours in the air, the Embraer landed safely back on Hamburg’s runway 05 approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes after departure. Passengers were informed during the flight that the return was due to technical difficulties.
There were no reports of injuries, and the precautionary decision to remain airborne to resolve the issue and reduce landing weight underscores standard safety procedures followed in such situations. The aircraft remained in Hamburg following the incident as the airline addressed the technical fault.
