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Flames shoot out of plane's engine after apparent bird strike

An American Airlines plane bound for North Carolina was forced to return to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, when flames erupted from its left engine due to an apparent bird strike.

  • American Airlines 737 experienced engine flames after bird strike.
  • 172 passengers and crew safely landed in Myrtle Beach.
  • Incident highlights ongoing risks of bird strikes in aviation.

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