In a dramatic turn of events, two American Airlines jets experienced a minor collision while on the ground at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, merely three months after a tragic midair incident nearby.

On Thursday afternoon, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the wingtip of one aircraft grazed another while taxiing. Notably, among those on board was a group of six members of Congress.

Republican Congressman Nick LaLota from New York took to social media to recount the experience, stating that thankfully, no one was injured when their parked plane was "bumped" by the passing jet.

"Heading back to the gate, but thankfully everyone is okay," he posted on X, describing the unusual day of Congressional travel.

Fellow Congresswoman Grace Meng, also from New York, lightened the mood by distributing grapes to passengers aboard their jet, expressing her gratitude that everyone was unharmed.

Joining LaLota and Meng on the flight were fellow lawmakers, including Democrats Gregory Meeks and Josh Gottheimer, as well as Adriano Espaillat and Ritchie Torres.

The FAA reported that the incident occurred around 12:45 PM local time, with American Airlines Flight 5490, a Bombardier CRJ 900, slated for Charleston, and Flight 4522, an Embraer E175, destined for JFK in New York, being involved.

In a statement, the agency assured that every safety precaution was being taken: "An investigation will follow into the incident, but there were no disruptions to flight operations, and both aircraft returned safely to their gates."

American Airlines confirmed that 76 passengers were aboard Flight 5490 and 67 on Flight 4522, underlining their commitment to safety and issuing an apology for the unsettling experience.

"Both aircraft have been taken out of service for thorough inspection, with only minimal damage reported to their winglets," the airline noted.

This close encounter comes on the heels of a more serious incident that occurred on January 29, when a Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet, resulting in the tragic loss of 67 lives. Investigations into the prior crash are still ongoing, with updates pointing towards potential operational bans for helicopters near the airport.