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Bird strike sparks engine flames as AA jet departs Myrtle Beach, triggers emergency landing

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Bird strike sparks engine flames as AA jet departs Myrtle Beach, triggers emergency landing
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An American Airlines Boeing 737 hit birds on takeoff from Myrtle Beach, causing flames to erupt from the engine and prompting an emergency return. The plane landed safely back at Myrtle Beach with 181 passengers and crew; it has been taken out of service for inspection, and the FAA will investigate. Bird debris was found on the runway, and remains (snarge) may be analyzed by the Smithsonian to aid future prevention.

Topics:nationtransportation#bird-strike#emergency-landing#engine-fire#faa-investigation#myrtle-beach#transportation
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