An American Airlines flight had to turn around on Saturday after it reportedly hit a bird that damaged the plane’s windscreen.
The flight from Chicago O’Hare to Cleveland operated by Envoy Airlines under AA’s regional American Eagle brand “experienced a mechanical issue with the windscreen and returned to the airport” shortly after takeoff, according to an American Airlines spokesperson.
The airline didn’t specify what caused the issue, but TMZ reported it was believed to be a bird that collided with the plane.The news outlet published alarming photos of cockpit glass with spider web cracks.
The pilots turned around and were able to safely land the plane and return to the gate without incident, according to the airline spokesperson.
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