A kite hit a passenger jet flying near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, causing no damage to the aircraft, as reported by United Airlines. The kite was flying in restricted airspace at Gravelly Point, where kite flying is prohibited due to low-flying aircraft landing at the airport. The incident was witnessed by many park-goers, including a travel analyst who alerted airport police. The kite belonged to a family, which was interviewed by officers but faced no charges. The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits kite flying near airports and above 500 feet without permission. The incident occurred amidst a series of aviation crashes and near-misses this year. United Flight 654 from Houston experienced a delay after the incident but landed safely at Reagan National. The kite festival at the National Mall was not related to the incident. Airport police warned park-goers about kite-flying rules at Gravelly Point, which is under the National Park Service. The incident occurred following other aviation incidents, including a deadly collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army helicopter near Reagan National in January. The investigation found no notices issued for kite-flying in the area at the time of the incident.
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