Terrifying video shows an American Airlines Boeing 737 erupting with flames shortly after takeoff from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Flight 1760 was carrying 172 passengers and nine crew members when a suspected bird strike hit the left engine, sending flames and sparks from beneath the wing. The pilot declared an emergency with a chilling Mayday call before returning safely to Myrtle Beach. No injuries were reported, while the aircraft was taken out of service for inspection.