An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Myrtle Beach International Airport on Monday morning after a bird strike caused flames to shoot out from one of its engines. The pilot of Flight 1760, a Boeing 737-800 carrying 172 people from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte, issued a "mayday" call over air traffic control recordings.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the plane was departing from Myrtle Beach when it struck a bird, prompting an emergency landing about 36 minutes later. The FAA will investigate the incident.
American Airlines stated that there was no indication of a fire in the engine and that all passengers were safely evacuated without injury. The airline said it would inspect the aircraft to determine the cause of the issue.
The pilot's "mayday" call, which was captured on air traffic control recordings, described an engine problem with the plane "backfiring like crazy." A passenger also recorded a video showing flames emanating from one of the engines.
The incident has sparked concerns about wildlife strikes and their impact on aircraft safety. The FAA reports that there have been over 292,000 reported wildlife strikes in the US between 1990 and 2023, with most occurring during the summer months when young birds are migrating.
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