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Flames shoot from engine after American Airlines plane hits birds during takeoff
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Julia Elbaba , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This occurred in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
A recent incident involved an American Airlines plane. The crew encountered a problem after takeoff. The issue led to the plane making an emergency landing. This occurred in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Further details about the incident are available from NBC Bay Area, including information about the cause of the emergency landing and the response of airport personnel.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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