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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.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.