Birdstrike - Dallas/Fort Worth

American Airlines plane declares emergency after striking flock of birds in takeoff, safely returns to D/FW Airport

Emergency vehicles surround American Airlines plane after safely landing at DFW Airport (Scott Gordon, KXAS-TV (NBC5))

Update at 8:35 p.m.: Passengers were moved to a different aircraft and their flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was scheduled for an 8:30 p.m. departure, an American Airlines spokesperson said.

There were 123 passengers and five crew members aboard the commercial jet. No injuries were reported.

Update at 8:02 p.m.: There was minor damage to the left engine, according to the FAA.

Original post: An American Airlines flight bound for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport quickly returned to D/FW Airport after striking a flock of birds on takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Flight 1188, which was scheduled to depart around 6:20 p.m., declared an emergency after striking the birds and quickly returned to D/FW for "precautionary measures," according to the FAA.

The plane has since landed safely and American Airlines crews are checking the plane for any damage.