A kite hit a United Airlines flight as it flew near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, but the plane landed safely with no damage. The kite was confiscated from someone at Gravelly Point for flying in restricted airspace, where kite-flying is prohibited due to low-flying aircraft. An eyewitness saw the kite hit the plane and called airport police, but no charges were filed. The incident took place while people were enjoying the warm spring weather at Gravelly Point, where a kite festival was not happening. The flight departed from Houston and arrived at Reagan National slightly delayed. Federal regulations prohibit kite flying near airports and above 500 feet, and no special permission was issued for kite-flying on the day of the incident. This comes in the wake of other aviation incidents, including a crash near Reagan National in January.
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