American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after flames seen shooting from engine: ‘Mayday, mayday, mayday’
An American Airlines flight declared a mayday after flames shot from its engine shortly after takeoff.
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An American Airlines flight returned to Myrtle Beach International Airport after flames were observed shooting from an engine shortly after takeoff. Passengers reported experiencing smoke and a rattling sensation during the incident, which was attributed to an apparent bird strike.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 77d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Flames shoot from American Airlines flight before emergency landingFox News · 80d ago
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The flight returned to Myrtle Beach International Airport after flames were seen shooting from its engine. CBS News and Fox News attribute the incident to a bird strike.
Passengers described rattling and smoke. The extent of the damage to the engine is not yet clear.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The flight was en route to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
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What caused the flames?
CBS News and Fox News attribute the incident to a bird strike.
How many people were on board?
The plane was carrying 160 passengers and 6 crew members.
What is the status of the investigation?
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
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