A small helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York. Video footage showed the helicopter spinning out of control, then creating a large splash in the river.

Although it is unclear how many people were on board the aircraft, police said that one child has been confirmed to be on the plane and has been taken to the hospital.

In fact, just hours before this helicopter crash, another aircraft collision occurred at the airport in Washington DC.

At that time, six federal representatives from New York and New Jersey, including Grace Meng, a Democratic representative from New York State, were on a flight that was accidentally hit by another aircraft while parked on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington DC.

With Passover and Easter approaching, Congress is about to enter a two-week recess, making it a frightening moment before the holiday.

According to the New York Post, when the incident occurred, the involved flight was preparing for takeoff, and apart from Grace Meng, the passengers on board also included Gregory Meeks and Adriano Espaillat and Ritchie Torres, both Democratic representatives from New York State, Nick LaLota, a Republican representative, and Josh Gottheimer, a Democratic representative from New Jersey.

There have been no reports of casualties so far, and all members of Congress are safe and sound.

Grace Meng subsequently posted on social platform X: I am glad that my colleagues and I are fine! We are safely waiting on the tarmac, but we may need more snacks.

She pointed out: I am very grateful that no one was injured today, but this incident highlights our urgent need to restore all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) positions responsible for runway safety.

Her statement was intended to point to the issue of insufficient personnel at the aviation regulatory agency, which may affect flight safety.

Nick LaLota also posted on X: When our plane was parked on the runway, another aircraft actually hit our wing... We are returning to the boarding gate, but thank God everyone is okay! He also added lightly: And Grace Meng is distributing grapes!

This incident is particularly concerning against the background that a serious air disaster occurred near Reagan National Airport on January 29 this year, when a small aircraft crashed, causing 67 deaths. This series of events has heightened concerns about airport operational safety.

According to an American Airlines spokesperson to the New York Post, this collision involved American Eagle Flight 5490 operated by PSA Airlines, and American Eagle Flight 4522 operated by Republic Airways, which came into contact while taxiing on the ground. The spokesperson emphasized: Safety is our top priority, and we apologize for the customers' experience.

Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating this incident. This event has undoubtedly reignited public discussion about America's aviation infrastructure, regulatory systems, and staffing levels, casting a shadow over the upcoming congressional recess.

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