American Airlines plane engine reportedly catches fire after possible bird strike

An American Airlines aircraft was compelled to return to the airport Sunday morning in Columbus, Ohio, after a doable hen strike could have sparked an engine fireplace.

The Boeing 737 designated Flight 1958 had departed Columbus for Phoenix earlier than the crew reported a doable hen strike at round 8 a.m. native time, the Federal Aviation Administration stated.

The aircraft made a protected return to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, the FAA stated.

“Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident at CMH this morning involving a reported engine fire. The aircraft landed safely and the airport is open and operational,” John Glenn Columbus International Airport stated in an announcement posted on Twitter.

The FAA is investigating.

The flight made a protected return to Columbus “due to a mechanical issue.” American Airlines stated in an announcement.

“The flight landed normally and taxied safely to the gate under its own power. The aircraft was taken out of service for maintenance and our team is working to get customers back on their way to Phoenix,” the American Airlines assertion stated.