American Airlines Flight Returns to Myrtle Beach After Bird Strike
An American Airlines flight, Flight 1760, en route to Charlotte Douglas International Airport from Myrtle Beach International Airport, was forced to turn back shortly after takeoff on Monday morning due to a reported bird strike. The plane, carrying 172 passengers,…
Charlotte, NC, August 10, 2026 —
American Airlines Flight 1760, traveling from Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), returned to its origin airport Monday morning shortly after departure due to a bird strike incident. The flight had 172 passengers on board.
The aircraft experienced the bird strike event shortly after taking off from Myrtle Beach. As a result of the incident, the flight crew made the decision to turn back and return to Myrtle Beach International Airport. The plane landed safely without further issue.
The exact time of the incident and the specific circumstances surrounding the bird strike were not immediately available. The airline has not released further details regarding the aircraft’s condition or the process for re-accommodating the passengers.
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