American Airlines Planes Clip Wings at Reagan Airport with No Injuries Reported, Investigation Underway
An American Airlines plane heading to Charleston clipped another American Airlines flight headed to New York. No injuries reported, FAA investigating incident.
The recent cuts and aviation safety have been points of recent political debate, as Reagan Airport has had multiple issues, including the deadly midair collision over the Potomac River in January.
2 planes clip wings at Reagan Airport, Congress members on board
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The incident comes a few months after the mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter at DCA, leaving no survivors.
Reps Say Plane Struck Their Aircraft’s Wing At Reagan National Airport
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The latest mishap at Reagan National will intensify scrutiny over how air traffic is handled at the airport just outside Washington, DC, which has the single busiest US runway.
American Airlines planes bump wings at Washington airport
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The wing tip of an American Airlines plane strikes another aircraft at a DC airport
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Two American Airlines jet have had a minor collision on the ground at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - just three months after a deadly crash near there.
Two American Airlines jets clip wings on runway at Reagan airport
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While Gottheimer took note of the potential danger posed by Thursday's bump, LaLota took a slightly more light-hearted view.
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Congressman LaLota intends to bring this firsthand experience to his work in Congress, advocating for stronger aviation oversight and enhanced public safety to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
American Airlines flight carrying US lawmakers ‘bumped’ by second plane on tarmac in DC
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The aviation fender bender comes as the airport is coping with a series of recent incidents, including a mid-air collision in January that left 67 people dead and a military flyover last month that came dangerously close to a departing plane.
Planes bump wings on the ground at Washington’s Reagan National Airport
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has been central to a discussion of aviation safety in the U.S. in recent months.
Congress members' flight gets a surprise nudge on Washington National Airport tarmac
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Lawmakers on Plane Struck on Ground in D.C.; No Injuries
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Summary
On April 10, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, an American Airlines flight to Charleston clipped the wing of another American Airlines flight to New York while stationary. No injuries occurred, and both planes safely returned to the gate. The incident involved Flight 5490 (76 passengers) and Flight 4522 (67 passengers). Notable passengers included six members of Congress, who shared their experiences on social media. The FAA is investigating the collision, which follows earlier safety concerns at the airport, including a deadly crash in January.
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Two American Airlines flights bumped wings at Ronald Reagan National Airport, with no injuries reported and both aircraft returning safely to the gate.
The FAA is investigating the incident amidst heightened scrutiny of aviation safety at the airport following previous incidents, including a deadly collision in January.
American Airlines emphasized safety is their top priority and that the damaged winglets of both aircraft will be inspected and repaired.
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