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Bird Strike Forces Jet Back to Myrtle Beach
11 Aug
Summary
- An American Airlines plane returned to Myrtle Beach after striking birds during takeoff.
- The flight experienced an engine issue and made an emergency landing.
- No injuries were reported among the 181 people aboard the aircraft.
An American Airlines flight experienced a significant incident on Monday, August 10, shortly after taking off from Myrtle Beach International Airport. Flight 1760, en route to Charlotte, N.C., was carrying 181 individuals when its crew reported striking birds during departure. This event led to an engine problem, causing flames to erupt from one of the plane's engines.
The pilot immediately declared a 'mayday' situation, necessitating an emergency return to Myrtle Beach. The aircraft landed safely, and the airline confirmed it was taken out of service for inspection by maintenance teams. All 181 people aboard, including 172 passengers, disembarked without any reported injuries.
Following the safe landing, passengers were accommodated on a replacement aircraft to continue their journey to Charlotte. The Federal Aviation Administration has stated it will investigate the bird strike incident. In the United States, over 24,000 wildlife strikes were reported in 2025, with mourning doves being the most common species involved.
