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Planes clip wings on taxiway at Reagan National with members of Congress aboard; no injuries reported

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A plane clipped the wing of another carrying several members of Congress at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on Thursday afternoon.

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The Daily Caller
Reps Say Plane Struck Their Aircraft’s Wing At Reagan National Airport (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 9, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Two U.S. representatives said a plane clipped their aircraft’s wing Thursday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C.
BNO News
Planes clip wings at Reagan National Airport while lawmakers were on board (opens BNO News)
Published Apr 9, 2025
BNO News's feed description
Two American Airlines planes made contact on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, causing minor damage but no reported injuries. Several members of Congress were on board one of the planes. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m.
CBS News
Plane at Reagan Airport carrying lawmakers bumps wings with another plane (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 9, 2025
CBS News's feed description
American Airlines said no injuries were reported and both aircraft returned to the gates at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Forbes
2 Planes Clip Wings At D.C.’s Reagan National Airport—With Several Congress Members Aboard (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Forbes's feed description
A lawmaker aboard one of the planes said no one was hurt in the incident.
Breitbart News
Planes Clip Wings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Two planes clipped wings at the Reagan International Airport on Thursday, according to the FAA.
Gizmodo
Plane Carrying Members of Congress Involved in Runway Collision in DC (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 9, 2025
Gizmodo's feed description
Two American Airlines jets clipped wings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
WTOP Washington DC
Planes clip wings on taxiway at Reagan National with members of Congress aboard; no injuries reported (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Apr 10, 2025
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
A plane clipped the wing of another carrying several members of Congress at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on Thursday afternoon.
FOX 5 DC
FAA continues investigation after 2 planes clip wings at Reagan National Airport (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Apr 10, 2025
FOX 5 DC's feed description
Safety at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is under renewed scrutiny following an incident Thursday where two planes clipped wings while taxiing.
Washington Examiner
Planes 'clip wings' at Reagan National Airport with congressmen aboard (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 10, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
FAA officials confirmed that an incident occurred between the two American Airlines flights and said they would investigate. No injuries were reported.