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Flames Shoot From Engine of American Airlines Plane that Hit Birds as It Was Taking Off
The Boeing 737 landed safely after the strike, and the Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate the incident.
- On Monday, Aug. 10, American Airlines Flight 1760 returned safely to Myrtle Beach International Airport after a bird strike during takeoff, carrying 172 passengers originally headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport aboard a Boeing 737-800.
- The crew reported possible smoke from an engine at 8:15 a.m. after encountering birds during departure; other pilots observed birds entering the left engine, contradicting American Airlines' claim of a maintenance issue.
- Passengers reported flames and sparks shooting from the left engine as the aircraft circled back to land. No injuries were reported among the 181 people onboard.
- Mechanics began inspecting the Boeing 737-800 before it could return to service, while American Airlines stated, "Our team is working to get customers on their way to Charlotte as soon as possible."
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, with recovered bird remains sent to the Smithsonian Institution for species identification. In 2025, more than 24,000 wildlife strikes were reported in the United States.
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