Terrifying moment on board – Boeing collides with flock of birds (VIDEO)

An American Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency return to Myrtle Beach airport after colliding with a flock of birds during takeoff. There were 181 people on board, and no one was injured. Pilots reported engine problems, and witnesses saw flames. The plane landed safely, and an investigation has been launched.

A passenger Boeing 737 of American Airlines was forced to abort its flight and return to the departure airport due to a collision with a flock of birds during takeoff. The incident occurred on flight 1760, which was traveling from Myrtle Beach International Airport to Charlotte. On board were 181 people, including passengers and crew. Shortly after takeoff, the pilots transmitted a distress signal, reporting critical engine problems. Another pilot nearby saw thick smoke coming from the left engine. Passengers captured video of flames. The plane landed safely, and no one was injured. Bird feathers and biological remains were found on the runway and will be sent to the Smithsonian Institution's laboratory to identify the bird species. According to federal agencies, over the past year, more than twenty thousand similar wildlife incidents have been recorded in the United States. The damaged aircraft has been taken out of service for technical inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation. The airline is working to send passengers to their destination.