Flames shoot out of plane's engine after apparent bird strike
Summary
An American Airlines flight from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte turned back after flames came out of its left engine caused by hitting birds during takeoff. The plane landed safely with no injuries, and passengers later continued their trip on another plane.Key Facts
- The plane was a Boeing 737 with 172 passengers on board.
- Flames appeared from the left engine shortly after takeoff from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- The pilot reported an engine problem and declared a mayday emergency.
- The plane safely landed back in Myrtle Beach with no injuries.
- American Airlines removed the plane from service for inspections.
- Passengers were transferred to a different aircraft to reach Charlotte, North Carolina.
- The Federal Aviation Administration said about 8,300 animal strikes, mainly involving birds, have been reported this year.
- Bird strikes can seriously damage airplane engines and are a known safety concern in aviation.
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