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An American Airlines aircraft encountered a bird strike Monday while departing Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina, resulting in visible flames emanating from one of its engines. The crew initiated an immediate emergency return to the airport following the incident during the takeoff sequence.
Flight operations personnel and emergency responders were positioned at the airport to receive the aircraft upon its return. The nature of any injuries or additional damage from the event remained under review as investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the bird strike.
Bird strikes represent a persistent hazard in aviation, particularly during takeoff and landing phases when aircraft operate at lower altitudes near airport grounds where wildlife concentrates. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board typically investigate such incidents to identify patterns and improve safety protocols.
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