On 23 April, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 (registered N972NN) operated domestic flight AA1958 between Columbus, Ohio, and Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Shortly after take-off, the aircraft sustained a right-hand engine failure.
In a short video that appeared on social media (watch below), flames and smoke was spotted coming from the engine.
The pilots safely returned to Columbus around 30 minutes after the initial take-off.
A post-flight inspection revealed that the Boeing 737-800 suffered a bird strike.
#AA1958: post landing images are showing traces of bird impacts on the #2 engine cowling and right wing leading edge. @GreaceMonkey98 pic.twitter.com/SVsGZjvkta
— JACDEC (@JacdecNew) April 23, 2023
American Airlines 737 returns to Columbus Airport after striking a number of geese on departure. AA1958 to Phoenix landed back safely 25 minutes after takeoff. pic.twitter.com/ws3wi3Cl9D
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) April 23, 2023