American Airlines Flight 1760 Lands Safely After Bird Strike

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday, August 10, 2026, after the crew reported striking a bird shortly after takeoff, leading to an engine malfunction and visible flames. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 operating as Flight 1760, landed safely at Myrtle Beach International Airport with all 172 passengers and crew on board, and no injuries were reported.

The incident began shortly after the plane departed at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET, bound for Charlotte, North Carolina. Air traffic control audio captured the pilot declaring "mayday, mayday, mayday" and reporting an engine problem. Another pilot who witnessed the event radioed that the aircraft appeared to have taken birds into its left engine. Passengers on board described hearing loud rattling and seeing sparks, smoke, and flames coming from the engine. One passenger recorded video showing bursts of flame from the engine as the aircraft flew over water. A person on the ground also reported hearing loud popping noises and seeing orange flashes from the plane's wing.

The crew initiated emergency procedures and turned the aircraft back toward Myrtle Beach. Airport rescue...