Planes Bump On DCA Runway, House Reps Onboard

Washington DC’s Fox affiliate reports:

A plane hit another plane’s wing while on the runway at Reagan National Airport Thursday afternoon, according to members of Congress who say they were onboard.

Two American Airlines planes clipped wings at Reagan Airport, according to the FAA. One flight was bound for JFK International Airport and the other was headed to Charleston International Airport.

“While waiting to take off on the runway at DCA just now, another plane struck our wing. Thankfully, everyone is safe,” posted New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer Tuesday afternoon.

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While waiting to take off on the runway at DCA just now, another plane struck our wing. Thankfully, everyone is safe.

Just a reminder: Recent cuts to the FAA weaken our skies and public safety.

— Rep Josh Gottheimer (@RepJoshG) April 10, 2025

Serving in Congress has come with some once in a lifetime experiences… like just now while stationary on the runway at DCA, another plane just bumped into our wing. Heading back to the gate, but thankfully everyone is ok! (And ⁦@RepGraceMeng⁩ is handing out grapes!) pic.twitter.com/bOo1JNXZDh

— Congressman Nick LaLota (@RepLaLota) April 10, 2025

Two planes reportedly clipped wings while taxiing on the Reagan National Airport runway today. @Fox5DC is on scene. #FoxLocal pic.twitter.com/u7OeDxKl1o

— Tom Fitzgerald (@FitzFox5DC) April 10, 2025