An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, shortly after takeoff Monday, when the crew reported a bird strike that led to an engine issue. Air traffic control audio captured the urgency of the moment, as the pilot declared "mayday, mayday, mayday" and an "engine malfunction," according to LiveATC.net. The crew had requested emergency vehicles and asked personnel to inspect the runway for debris from the reported strike. WATCH HERE WATCH HEREPassenger Patrick Gotwalt, who was seated near the wing, recorded a video showing flames coming from the right engine as the aircraft flew over water. The airline added that there was no indication of a fire in the engine despite the flames visible in the passenger's video.