American Airlines Mishap: Two American Airlines planes graze each other at Regan Airport; several Congress reps on board

Rep Grace Meng posted a video informing everybody that there was no damage within the mishap involving two American Airlines planes at Ronald Regan National Airport.

In a freak accident that resulted in no damage, two planes grazed each other on the tarmac at Ronald Regan Washington National Airport, which not too long ago witnessed that tragic mid-air crash that killed 67 individuals. At least six members of Congress from New York and New Jersey have been aboard the aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it will “investigate” the 12:45 p.m. incident on the DCA taxiway, when the JFK-bound American Airlines flight carrying the lawmakers was bumped by an AA Bombardier CRJ900 certain for Charleston, SC.
“American Eagle flight 5490, operated by PSA Airlines, made contact on a DCA taxiway with American Eagle flight 4522, operated by Republic Airways. Safety is our top priority, and we apologize to our customers for their experience,” an American Airlines spokesperson stated in an announcement. Both planes broken their winglets and have been taken out of service for inspection.
At least 143 individuals have been onboard each planes.

“Serving in Congress has come with some once in a lifetime experiences … like just now while stationary on the runway at DCA, another plane just bumped into our wing,” Suffolk County Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) posted to X on Thursday. “Heading back to the gate, but thankfully everyone is ok!” “(And ⁦@RepGraceMeng is handing out grapes!)” he added, referring to Grace Meng (D-Queens).

Four other native Democrats — Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Ritchie Torres and Gregory Meeks of New York, in addition to Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) — have been additionally on board.
“I’ve been flying for over ten years to Washington. This has never happened to me,” Meng informed reporters after deplaning. “We suddenly felt some shaking. The staff and the crew were very professional and kept everything orderly, calm and safe,” she stated. “Some of the passengers said that they literally saw it clip the plane. And a little piece fell off, as you can see in the back. They’re fixing it right now. And they’re providing a different, new plane for us to fly back to New York.”