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NYC-bound plane clips wings at DC airport with lawmakers on board
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Published Apr 10, 2025
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Two American Airlines flights leaving Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were delayed Thursday afternoon after the planes clipped wings on a taxiway, aviation officials confirmed.
In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said a plane headed to Charleston International Airport in South Carolina "struck" the wingtip of another plane bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport around 12:45 p.m.
The FAA said no injuries were reported and that it is investigating the incident. The agency did not immediately provide further information when contacted by Gothamist.
Members of the New York and New Jersey congressional delegations were on the flight headed to JFK.
New York Rep. Grace Meng posted on social media to thank those who had reached out.
“While waiting on the runway to fly out of DC today, another plane clipped the wing of the plane my colleagues and I were on,” she wrote on X. “Fortunately, everyone is okay & we're heading back to New York soon.”
Bronx Congressmember Ritchie Torres said he was also on the plane, adding that he suffered "just the inconvenience of a delayed departure."
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer shared a similar message — and used the opportunity to criticize recent FAA budget cuts.
“While waiting to take off on the runway at DCA just now, another plane struck our wing. Thankfully, everyone is safe,” he wrote on X. “Just a reminder: Recent cuts to the FAA weaken our skies and public safety.
The incident follows another recent crash out of the same airport that resulted in the deaths of 67 people, including a Brooklyn resident.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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Giulia Heyward
Giulia Heyward is a breaking news reporter on the Day-Of desk. She previously worked at NPR, as a breaking news reporter, and the New York Times, as a reporting fellow on the national desk. Her work has also appeared in CNN, The Atlantic and Politico. Got a tip? Email [email protected] or more securely on signal at 917-715-1458.
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