An American Airlines flight was compelled to return again to the airport after a potential chook strike.

The Boeing 737-800 had departed from Columbus to Phoenix on Sunday morning earlier than a crew member reported the strike at round 8am (EDT), the Federal Aviation Administration mentioned in an announcement.

The aircraft which was carrying 173 passengers and crew, needed to flip again shortly after and handle to land safely, American Airlines mentioned in its personal assertion.

"The flight landed normally and taxied safely to the gate under its own power.

"The plane was taken out of service for upkeep and our crew is working to get clients again on their option to PHX.

"Safety is our top priority and we thank our customers for their understanding," it added.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport mentioned in an announcement posted on Twitter that emergency crews responded to the incident.

"Emergency crews responded to an aircraft incident at CMH this morning involving a reported engine fire.

"The plane landed safely and the airport is open and operational," it added.

The mid-air scare was captured on digital camera with flames taking pictures alongside the aircraft's engine.

On the aircraft's telecommunications radio, the pilot is heard saying: "That is affirmative, we uh lost the number two engine on the bird strike with high vibration."

The airport initially blamed an engine hearth, but it surely later mentioned "mechanical issues" prompted the plane's return.

A passenger on the aircraft instructed NBC News that she may hear "people on the plane crying" after the engine went up in flames.

"My heart just broke honestly for so many people on this plane, I could hear them crying and I just wanted us all to be okay."

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Last month, a SouthWest Airlines aircraft heading from Cuba to Florida was compelled to show again after it collided with birds.

The airline mentioned it "experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft's nose".

The aircraft landed safely in Cuba, with no accidents reported, and a few passengers left the plane utilizing the emergency exit on the wings, whereas others used the inflatable slides.

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