An American Airlines flight to Phoenix had to make an emergency landing after a bird struck an engine shortly after takeoff.
American Airlines airplanes sit on the tarmac at LaGuardia airport in New York on January 11, 2023.An American Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after a bird struck an engine shortly after takeoff. "American Airlines flight 1958, with service from Columbus to Phoenix , returned to CMH shortly after takeoff due to a mechanical issue," the airline said in a statement to FOX Television Stations.
"'Safety is our top priority, and we thank our customers for their understanding," the statement continued. A flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Hawaii was rocked by severe turbulence sending passengers and luggage flying. 36 people were injured, 11 of those people were taken to multiple emergency rooms in serious condition and 9 others were transported in stable condition.
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