Bird Strike Causes Engine Fire | Winston–Salem News

An American Airlines flight from Myrtle Beach to Charlotte suffered a bird strike that caused a fire in the left engine — passengers even captured video of flames over the water. But thanks to the pilots’ quick, professional response, everyone evacuated safely. The plane is now grounded for inspection, and the FAA is investigating — a stark reminder that while flying is incredibly safe, unexpected moments can happen — and training saves lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0476d76dec95d179