American Airlines flight reports double bird strike on climb out from Charlotte

American Airlines Flight AA734 reported a double bird strike on the lower radome during initial climb out from Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The crew evaluated primary systems and flight parameters, found no structural compromise or critical instrument failure, and elected to continue the eight‑hour‑five‑minute nonstop flight to London Heathrow, notifying air traffic control and American Airlines ground engineering for a precautionary visual inspection of the nose cone upon arrival.