American Airlines Stock Plummets 14.48% Amid Ground Collision Incident at Reagan National Airport Trading Volume Drops to 137th Position

On April 10, 2025, American Airlines (AAL) experienced a significant drop in its stock price, closing at 14.48% lower. The trading volume for the day was 8.22 billion, a 39.9% decrease from the previous day, placing it at the 137th position in terms of trading volume for the day.

On April 10, two American Airlines regional jets collided on the ground at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident involved the wingtip of American Airlines Flight 5490 striking American Airlines Flight 4522 on a taxiway around 12:45 p.m. Flight 5490 was en route to Charleston, South Carolina, while Flight 4522 was headed to JFK International Airport in New York with seven members of Congress onboard. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation into the incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and both aircraft returned to their gates without affecting flight operations at the airport.

This incident is the latest in a series of aviation mishaps at the airport, including a mid-air collision in January that resulted in 67 fatalities and a military flyover last month that posed a significant risk to a departing plane. The close call has highlighted the urgent need for increased FAA funding and resources to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.