Flames shoot from American Airlines flight before emergency landing
A passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 1760 filmed flames shooting from the aircraft's engine after it suffered a bird strike shortly after taking off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing, prompting alarm among those on board who captured the incident on video, which has since circulated widely online.
The footage shows visible flames coming from the plane following the collision with birds during its departure. Bird strikes are a recognised aviation hazard that can damage engines and other critical aircraft systems, and airlines typically ground affected planes for inspection after such incidents. Details on injuries, the exact number of passengers involved and the aircraft's onward journey were not fully specified in available reporting.
- American Airlines flight suffers bird strike after leaving Myrtle Beach
- Flames seen shooting from engine in passenger-filmed video
- Aircraft made emergency landing following the incident