A kite hit a passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, causing concern. United Airlines confirmed that Flight 654 was hit by a kite but landed safely with no damage to the aircraft. The kite was confiscated from someone at Gravelly Point for flying in restricted airspace, as kite-flying is prohibited in that area due to low-flying aircraft. Witnesses saw multiple kites flying near the airport, with one hitting the plane between an engine and the fuselage. Airport police arrived, interviewed the kite’s owners, and warned park-goers about the regulations. The incident occurred during the first warm weekend of spring, coinciding with the Blossom Kite Festival in the area. Federal regulations prohibit kite flying close to airports and above 500 feet without proper permissions. This event comes after other aviation incidents, including a collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter near Reagan National earlier in the year. No charges were filed in connection with the kite incident, and the airline operated safely despite the scare.
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