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An American Airlines flight returned to Philadelphia International Airport after "multiple bird strikes," according to the FAA

The San Francisco-bound Airbus returned to its origin 31 minutes after takeoff

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An American Airlines flight returned safely to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) after the aircraft experienced “multiple” bird strikes this morning, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed.

San Francisco-bound American Airlines flight 2035 returned to PHL around 7:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday, Sept. 10, “after the crew reported multiple bird strikes,” the FAA shared in a statement with PEOPLE. The agency confirmed it will investigate the incident.

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