A plane carrying six members of Congress was involved in a minor incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday when its wing was clipped by another aircraft. The incident occurred on a taxiway as the plane was preparing for departure.
Representative Grace Meng, who was among the passengers, confirmed the incident. "In 10 years of flying to and from Washington, this has never happened to me," she stated.
American Airlines confirmed that two of its aircraft were involved. The airline is cooperating with authorities in investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. No injuries were reported among passengers or crew on either plane. The incident caused minor delays at the airport, but operations have largely returned to normal. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been notified and is also investigating.
Plane Carrying Congress Members Clipped at Reagan Airport
A plane carrying six members of Congress experienced a minor incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday. While taxiing, the aircraft's wing was clipped by another American Airlines jet. No injuries were reported, and the incident is under investigation. Representative Grace Meng, a passenger on the flight, expressed surprise, noting it was a first in her decade of travel to and from Washington.