American Airlines flight carrying lawmakers bumped by another plane on runway
- Two American Airlines flights were involved in a minor collision on the ground at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- At least six members of Congress were aboard one of the flights, and thankfully, no injuries occurred.
- The FAA is investigating the incident, raising concerns about aviation safety in busy airspaces.
The incident occurred on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the United States, where two American Airlines planes were involved in a minor collision. The wingtip of American Airlines Flight 5490, a Bombardier CRJ900 with 76 passengers and 4 crew members, struck another American Airlines plane, Flight 4522, an Embraer E175 headed for JFK International Airport, carrying 67 passengers and 4 crew. As they were taxiing, the collision happened around 12:45 PM local time, with both flights preparing for departure. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and both aircraft safely returned to the gates for inspection. Members of Congress, including Representative Nick LaLota, who was aboard Flight 5490, reported the incident on social media, confirming that everyone on board was unharmed. LaLota expressed gratitude for the crew's response and noted that snacks were being distributed to passengers during the wait. The FAA confirmed their involvement in the investigation of the incident, which fortunately had no effect on overall flight operations. This incident comes just months after a deadly collision near the same airport, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in crowded airspaces like that of Reagan National Airport.