On the morning of August 10, local time, an American Airlines flight originally scheduled to fly from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA to Charlotte, North Carolina, was hit by birds and had engine problems after takeoff, and was forced to return to Myrtle Beach International Airport. According to American Airlines, the plane landed safely, and none of the 172 passengers on board were injured. Air traffic control recordings show that the pilot had reported “engine problems” and declared a “state of emergency.” A large number of bird remains and feathers were found on the airport runway. Another nearby pilot said they saw smoke from the left engine after the passenger plane hit a flock of birds. However, after the plane's landing inspection, it is alleged that no fire or leak was discovered. The FAA will launch an investigation into the incident.

On the morning of August 10, local time, an American Airlines flight originally scheduled to fly from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA to Charlotte, North Carolina, was hit by birds and had engine problems after takeoff, and was forced to return to Myrtle Beach International Airport. According to American Airlines, the plane landed safely, and none of the 172 passengers on board were injured. Air traffic control recordings show that the pilot had reported “engine problems” and declared a “state of emergency.” A large number of bird remains and feathers were found on the airport runway. Another nearby pilot said they saw smoke from the left engine after the passenger plane hit a flock of birds. However, after the plane's landing inspection, it is alleged that no fire or leak was discovered. The FAA will launch an investigation into the incident.