A kite hit a United Airlines flight near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, but the plane landed safely with no damages. The incident occurred at Gravelly Point, where kite-flying is prohibited due to low-flying aircraft. A witness reported seeing the kite hit the plane as it descended for landing. Police confiscated the kite and issued warnings to park-goers. The kite festival happening across the river was not connected to the incident. Federal regulations prohibit kite flying near airports and above 500 feet without permission. The incident comes after recent aviation crashes and near-misses in the area.
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