Bird strike occurred moments after Lufthansa took off from Beirut . Footage shows bright flashes as flames shoot from plane 's left engine . Pilot made an emergency landing in Beirut after engine failed . Most of the 144 passengers applauded and cheered as plane landed safely . Passengers were offered hotel rooms and rebooked on other flights .
Bird strike occurred moments after Airbus A321 took off from Beirut . Footage shows bright flashes as flames shoot from plane 's left engine . Pilot made an emergency landing in Beirut after engine failed . Most of the 144 passengers applauded and cheered as plane landed safely . Passengers were offered hotel rooms and rebooked on other flights .