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Flames shoot from engine after American Airlines plane hits birds during takeoff

Flames shoot from engine after American Airlines plane hits birds during takeoff
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An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, shortly after takeoff Monday, when the crew reported a bird strike that led to an engine issue. Air traffic control audio captured the urgency of the moment, as the pilot declared “mayday, mayday, mayday” and a...

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