American Airlines Flight Aborts Takeoff From LaGuardia Over Bird Strike

QUEENS, NY — An American Airlines flight had to abort its takeoff from LaGuardia Airport after a reported bird strike Thursday morning.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the incident, adding that the Boeing 737-800 was scheduled to take off around 8:20 a.m. before the reported bird strike.

No injuries were reported from the incident at this time.

Following the incident there was a short ground stop at the airport.

The FAA will continue to investigate the incident.