Bird Strike Forces Flight From Myrtle Beach to Charlotte to Turn Around
The Boeing 737 landed safely after the strike, and the Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate the incident.
- On Monday, Aug. 10, American Airlines Flight 1760 returned safely to Myrtle Beach International Airport after a bird strike shortly after takeoff, carrying 172 passengers originally headed to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
- The crew reported possible smoke from an engine at 8:15 a.m. after encountering birds during departure; other pilots observed birds entering the left engine, contradicting American Airlines' maintenance issue claim.
- Passengers described rattling and visible sparks shooting from the left engine as the aircraft circled back, while the Boeing 737-800 landed safely without injuries to the 181 people onboard.
- American Airlines stated, "Our team is working to get customers on their way to Charlotte as soon as possible," after passengers deplaned normally and were rebooked on other flights.
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident while recovered bird remains were sent to the Smithsonian Institution for analysis; in 2025, more than 24,000 wildlife strikes occurred in the United States.
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American Airlines jet forced to return to Myrtle Beach airport shortly after takeoff
An American Airlines commercial jet was forced to turn back to Myrtle Beach International Airport early Monday morning shortly after departure when the crew reported possible smoke coming from an engine. The flight, which was scheduled to fly to Charlotte, landed safely a few minutes later, according to statement provided by Myrtle Beach International Airport spokesperson Ashley Hickman.
Bird strike forces American Airlines flight to return to Myrtle Beach
Editor's note: The video above, provided to News13 by David Butler, shows the wing of American Airlines flight 1760 before its return to the Myrtle Beach International Airport. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- A commercial flight returned to the Myrtle Beach International Airport Monday morning after a bird strike, airport officials confirmed to News13. The [...]
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