Two American Airlines planes graze each other at Regan Airport; several Congress reps on board – The Times of India

In a freak accident that resulted in no injury, two planes grazed each other on the tarmac at Ronald Regan Washington National Airport, which recently witnessed that tragic mid-air crash that killed 67 people. At least six members of Congress from New York and New Jersey were aboard the plane.
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it would “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 bound 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 said in a statement. Both planes damaged their winglets and were taken out of service for inspection.
At least 143 people were onboard both 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 local Democrats — Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Ritchie Torres and Gregory Meeks of New York, as well as Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) — were also on board.
“I’ve been flying for over ten years to Washington. This has never happened to me,” Meng told reporters after deplaning. “We suddenly felt some shaking. The staff and the crew were very professional and kept everything orderly, calm and safe,” she said. “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.”