Flames shoot from engine after American Airlines plane hits birds during takeoff

An American Airlines flight experienced a bird strike during its departure from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Following the incident, flames were observed shooting from the aircraft engine during the takeoff process. The event occurred as the plane was leaving the airport, with visual evidence showing the fire emanating from the engine after the birds were hit. This incident highlights the immediate impact of avian collisions on aviation engine performance during critical flight phases.