Shanghai-Bound American Airlines Plane Hits Bird; Emergency Landing in Chicago

An American Airlines flight heading to Shanghai hit a bird after takeoff and made an emergency landing at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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An American Airlines flight heading to Shanghai hit a bird after takeoff and made an emergency landing at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

The bird strike took place when the plane encountered a flock of birds, according to ABC.

The captain then declared an emergency and was forced to return.

Fifteen crew members and 237 passengers were on the plane.

American Airlines spokesman Matt Miller said the emergency landing was done as a “precaution,” The Associated Press reported.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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