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Bird Strike Results in Flames, U-Turn of Jet
Newser • • business
Key Points:
- An American Airlines Boeing 737 Flight 1760 struck birds shortly after takeoff from Myrtle Beach, causing flames to burst from its left engine and prompting a "mayday" call.
- The plane, carrying 181 people en route to Charlotte, circled back and made an emergency landing amid loud popping sounds reported by passengers and witnesses.
- Airport workers found significant bird debris on the runway, though the specific bird species involved has not been identified.
- The aircraft has been removed from service for inspection, and the FAA is investigating the incident amid a rise in wildlife strikes nationwide, with over 24,000 reported in 2025.
