Flames burst in midair from jet carrying 181 people after bird strike

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Flames burst in midair from jet carrying 181 people after bird strike

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An American Airlines jet with 181 passengers experienced a bird strike that caused flames to burst from its left engine midair, forcing it to return to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The incident prompted a mayday call but no further details on casualties or damages were reported.

An American Airlines jet carrying 181 people turned back to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after a bird strike sent flames from its left engine and prompted a mayday call.

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