A Boeing 737 aircraft experienced a serious issue during takeoff from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The plane, operated by American Airlines, collided with birds, resulting in flames emerging from one of its engines. The incident led to an emergency landing, and there were 181 people on board at the time.

A recording captured the pilot reporting a problem with the engine shortly after takeoff. Another pilot witnessed the collision with birds and reported seeing them being sucked into the left engine. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including a video recorded by a passenger showing flames coming from the engine.