Plane carrying members of Congress clipped at airport near Washington, DC; no injuries reported

HOUSTON, United States (AA) – A plane carrying at least six House of Representatives members was clipped Thursday by another aircraft on the ground at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) near Washington, DC, according to media reports.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and American Airlines (AA) said there were no injuries.

“American Eagle flight 5490, operated by PSA Airlines, made contact on a DCA taxiway with American Eagle flight 4522, operated by Republic Airways,” American Airlines said in a statement. “Safety is our top priority, and we apologize to our customers for their experience.”

FAA officials said 76 passengers and four crew were aboard the Bombardier CRJ 900 Flight 5490, while 67 passengers and four crew were on the Embraer E176 Flight 4522.

US reps. Gregory Meeks, Josh Gottenheimer, Nick LaLota and Grace Meng confirmed on social media that they were aboard the plane that was clipped. They noted that US reps. Adriana Espaillat and Ritchie Torres were also on the aircraft.

“I am safe after another plane clipped our wing while on the runway at DCA,” Meeks said in a post. “This close call underscores the urgent need for more FAA funding–people’s lives are at stake. Cuts and firing FAA employees are not the answer.”

Reagan National Airport was the scene of a Jan. 29 deadly mid-air collision between an American Eagle jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter that killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft.

The tragedy prompted a demand for more federal funding to make air travel safer, a call which was reiterated Thursday by lawmakers aboard the plane.

“While waiting to take off on the runway at DCA just now, another plane struck our wing,” Gottenheimer posted on X. “Thankfully, everyone is safe. Just a reminder: Recent cuts to the FAA weaken our skies and public safety.”