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2 planes clipping wings while taxiing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that two American Airlines aircraft made contact on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on the afternoon of Thursday, April 10.
According to an official statement from the FAA, the incident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time when American Airlines Flight 5490, a Bombardier CRJ900, struck the wingtip of American Airlines Flight 4522, an Embraer E175, while taxiing.
Flight 5490 was scheduled to depart for Charleston International Airport in South Carolina, while Flight 4522 was bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
There were no immediate reports of injuries among passengers or crew members aboard either aircraft.
Both planes were returned to the gate for inspection and evaluation.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the circumstances and contributing factors.
No delays or impacts to broader airport operations have been reported at this time.
The agency advises that any further inquiries related to passenger arrangements or airline procedures be directed to American Airlines.
Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Copake, N.Y. — The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is leading an investigation into a fatal plane crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in the town of Copake.
According to officials, the crash took place shortly before noon near Two Town Road, where a small aircraft went down in the middle of an open field.
During a press briefing, Undersheriff Jacqueline Salvatore confirmed that emergency crews responded to the remote crash site, but muddy terrain has complicated access for first responders.
The aircraft is believed to be a Mitsubishi MU-2B-40, with tail number N635TA, registered to Dynamic Spine Solutions LLC.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals were on board at the time of the crash.
However, details regarding the number of fatalities, identities of the occupants, or the flight’s point of origin have not been released pending notification of next of kin and further investigation.
The plane was reportedly en route to the Columbia County Airport when it went down. Officials said that no buildings were damaged and no other aircraft were involved in the incident.
Multiple agencies are assisting in the investigation, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), New York State Police, and the Columbia County Coroner’s Office. Authorities stated that the investigation is in its early stages and could take several days to complete.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or captured video footage of the incident to come forward.
Individuals can contact investigators at (518) 828-3344.
More information will be released as it becomes available.