United Airlines reported that one of their flights was hit by a kite near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The flight from Houston landed safely and no damage was found on the aircraft. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department confiscated a kite from someone at Gravelly Point for flying in restricted airspace. The incident occurred as multiple kites were flying near the airport, causing one to hit the United flight. Airport police warned park-goers about the prohibition of kite flying in the area. The incident occurred during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. No charges were filed against the kite owner. Federal regulations prohibit kite flying near airports and above 500 feet without proper permission. The incident comes after a series of aviation incidents this year, including a fatal collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near the same airport. This incident highlights the dangers of unauthorized kite flying in restricted airspace near airports.
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