Emergency Landing at JFK After American Airlines Jet Hits Birds

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An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK last night after hitting birds shortly after takeoff.

  • American Airlines Flight 1722 had 190 passengers and six crew members on board.
  • The aircraft, an Airbus A321, was powered by its second engine when it landed safely at JFK.
  • No one was injured.
  • The plane is being inspected by American's maintenance team.
  • Passengers are expected to board another flight to Charlotte this morning.
  • Bird strikes are common, with over 19,000 reported in the U.S. in 2023, causing engine fires and requiring quick thinking from pilots.
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