By Binitha Jacob
The plane returned safely to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, all 173 passengers are safe. The aircraft was carrying about 30,000 pounds of fuel
An American Airlines flight on its way to Arizona was forced to return to an Ohio airport after a bird strike disabled its engine.
The Boeing 737, traveling from Columbus to Phoenix, safely returned to John Glenn Columbus International Airport on Sunday with its 173 passengers and crew.
The scheduled takeoff for American Airlines Flight 1958 was 7:43 a.m., reported NBC News. The aircraft was carrying about 30,000 pounds of fuel when the bird strike happened around 8 a.m. It immediately returned to the airport after its engine caught fire.
A video circulating on social media appears to show flames shooting out from the plane.
“The flight landed normally and taxied safely to the gate under its own power,” the airline said. “The aircraft was taken out of service for maintenance and our team is working to get customers back on their way to PHX. Safety is our top priority and we thank our customers for their understanding.”
The airport initially said the flight returned because of an engine fire but later said the aircraft “experienced mechanical issues, not an engine fire.”
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