An American Airlines flight in Columbus and heading to Phoenix had to make an emergency landing back at John Glenn Columbus International Airport Sunday, after a bird strike caused the engine to catch fire shortly after takeoff.

American Airlines flight 1958, which left around 7:45 a.m., landed safely, and no one was injured during the incident. The airport was closed for a few minutes, causing only minor delays for other flights, said airport officials.

Columbus plane fire: Bird causes American Airlines plane to catch fire after takeoff from Columbus airport

People in the Columbus area reported hearing strange engine sounds, and in one video, taken by a passenger, the plane's engine is shown catching fire.

The cause of the fire will be investigated by federal officials, either from the Federal Aviation Administration or the National Transportation Safety Board.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Video: American Airlines flight catches fire after bird strike at CMH