Overview
- An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Chicago aborted its takeoff at LaGuardia after the crew reported striking a bird during the takeoff roll.
- LaGuardia implemented a brief ground stop while airport and federal officials began an initial response to the reported strike.
- The FAA said it will investigate to confirm whether a bird strike occurred and to assess any aircraft damage or crew actions.
- There were no immediate reports of injuries to passengers or crew and no visible damage to the plane was reported by officials.
- The incident occurs against a backdrop of frequent wildlife encounters at LaGuardia, where FAA records show dozens of strikes this year and thousands since 1990, a pattern that can disrupt flights and trigger reviews of bird-control measures.