Two American Airlines planes “clipped wings” on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday, with members of Congress on board.
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) posted on social media about the incident, in which one plane’s wing struck a stationary plane’s wing, noting that Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) was also on the flight to New York.
“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,” LaLota said. “Heading back to the gate, but thankfully everyone is ok! (And @RepGraceMeng is handing out grapes!)”
Back on the tarmac. Different plane. This guy gonna make sure we get there ok. pic.twitter.com/pEsafjO9qD
— Congressman Nick LaLota (@RepLaLota) April 10, 2025
Meng posted about the incident, saying she was glad everyone was OK and stressed the importance of the Federal Aviation Administration being fully staffed.
“Glad my colleagues and I are okay!” the congresswoman wrote. “We are safely waiting on the tarmac, but we may need more snacks. I’m grateful no one was hurt today, but this incident underscores this urgent need restore all FAA jobs that keep our