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American flight makes emergency landing after bird strike

American Airlines Flight 1760 reported engine flames after a bird strike on takeoff; emergency landing followed.
WHO: American Airlines crew and 181 passengers on Flight 1760
WHAT: Bird strike triggered engine flames and an emergency landing
WHEN: Aug 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM ET
WHERE: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
WHY: The aircraft hit birds during takeoff, sparking engine flames.

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