E X X ➠A L E R T S(@ExxAlerts):ALERT: American Airlines flight has to make an emergency landing after flames and smoke shoot from an engine. A Boeing 737 was taking off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Charlotte, North Carolina, with 172 passengers and 9 crew members. Shortly after takeoff, a pilot says, “Mayday, mayday, mayday. We’ve got an engine problem here.” It is believed to be caused by a bird strike, as multiple bird remains were found along the runway. The plane safely landed back in Myrtle Beach, and passengers praised the crew for remaining calm during the incident. 📹: Patrick Gotwalt

2026.08.11 17:59

ALERT: American Airlines flight has to make an emergency landing after flames and smoke shoot from an engine. A Boeing 737 was taking off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to Charlotte, North Carolina, with 172 passengers and 9 crew members. Shortly after takeoff, a pilot says, “Mayday, mayday, mayday. We’ve got an engine problem here.” It is believed to be caused by a bird strike, as multiple bird remains were found along the runway. The plane safely landed back in Myrtle Beach, and passengers praised the crew for remaining calm during the incident. 📹: Patrick Gotwalt | Facebook