PHILADELPHIA – A California-bound passenger plane was forced to return to Philadelphia International Airport after striking multiple birds on Wednesday morning.

What we know:

American Airlines flight AAL2035 headed to San Francisco departed from Philadelphia International Airport just after 7 a.m.

The Airbus 321 returned to the airport after striking multiple birds a short time after take off, the airport confirmed.

What we don’t know:

No injuries have been reported. 

It’s unknown when the flight will resume its journey.

What they’re saying:

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the bird strike in a statement given to FOX 29 News.

“American Airlines Flight 2035 returned safely to Philadelphia International Airport after the crew reported a possible bird strike,” an FAA spokesperson said.

The FAA will investigate the incident.

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