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Bird Strike Forces Emergency Landing | Austin News
An American Airlines Boeing 737 suffered a dramatic bird strike moments after takeoff from Myrtle Beach, sending flames erupting from one engine and forcing an emergency “Mayday” landing back at the same airport. With 172 passengers on board, everyone escaped unharmed as crews swiftly cleared debris and ground teams responded to the chaos captured in passenger videos showing fiery flashes. The airline has grounded the plane for inspection while thanking crew and passengers for their calm during the high-stakes diversion — a sobering reminder that even modern aviation faces nature’s…
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