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USA Today
31-03-2025
- USA Today
Kite strikes United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National runway in metro DC
Kite strikes United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National runway in metro DC Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority says that kite-flying is not allowed at Gravelly Point in Arlington, Virginia, as it poses a risk to planes landing at DCA. Show Caption Hide Caption More than 20 planes have violated airspace near Mar-a-Lago with the latest incidents Two civilian aircraft flew over restricted airspace near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago recently forcing NORAD to respond. Straight Arrow News A kite struck a United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National Airport in metro Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The airline said in a statement to USA TODAY on Monday that it was "aware of reports that a kite struck UA flight 654 from Houston to Reagan Airport" in Arlington, Virginia. Fortunately, the "aircraft landed safely," and "customers deplaned normally," the airline said, adding that there was no damage to the aircraft. Here's what we know. Kite briefly confiscated from nearby park Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said in a statement Monday that officers responded to reports of kite-flying on Saturday at Gravelly Point, a National Park Service site in Arlington, Virginia, just a few hundred feet away from the north end of Reagan National's runway. The agency said that kite-flying isn't allowed in the area "due to the danger to low-flying aircraft." The agency's police department patrols Reagan National and Dulles International airports, according to the agency's website. The agency said that responding officers warned "some individuals about flying kites and briefly confiscated a kite." However, the kite was returned to the owner shortly after and no charges were filed. In an audio recording from an air traffic controller was heard referring to the kite, WUSA9 reported. 'You were telling me those details about the kite, whether it was over the park?" the person could be heard saying. "How high was it?' In response, a person, presumably the pilot, responded: 'It was over the park about 100 feet over the ground, it looked like it was right on the flight deck. Those guys were a little bit low." Kite strike happened during nearby kite festival The incident occurred the same day as the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, held annually to celebrate the cherry blossom season. It not immediately clear if the kite was part of the festival. However, festival organizers told DC News Now that the kite-flying activity at Gravelly Point had no connection to the event. Saturday's incident comes just two months after an American Airlines plane collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter above the Potomac River in a deadly crash that killed 67 people. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kite strikes United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National runway in metro DC
A kite struck a United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National Airport in metro Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The airline said in a statement to USA TODAY on Monday that it was "aware of reports that a kite struck UA flight 654 from Houston to Reagan Airport" in Arlington, Virginia. Fortunately, the "aircraft landed safely," and "customers deplaned normally," the airline said, adding that there was no damage to the aircraft. Here's what we know. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said in a statement Monday that officers responded to reports of kite-flying on Saturday at Gravelly Point, a National Park Service site in Arlington, Virginia, just a few hundred feet away from the north end of Reagan National's runway. The agency said that kite-flying isn't allowed in the area "due to the danger to low-flying aircraft." The agency's police department patrols Reagan National and Dulles International airports, according to the agency's website. The agency said that responding officers warned "some individuals about flying kites and briefly confiscated a kite." However, the kite was returned to the owner shortly after and no charges were filed. In an audio recording from an air traffic controller was heard referring to the kite, WUSA9 reported. 'You were telling me those details about the kite, whether it was over the park?" the person could be heard saying. "How high was it?' In response, a person, presumably the pilot, responded: 'It was over the park about 100 feet over the ground, it looked like it was right on the flight deck. Those guys were a little bit low." The incident occurred the same day as the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, held annually to celebrate the cherry blossom season. It not immediately clear if the kite was part of the festival. However, festival organizers told DC News Now that the kite-flying activity at Gravelly Point had no connection to the event. Saturday's incident comes just two months after an American Airlines plane collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter above the Potomac River in a deadly crash that killed 67 people. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Kite hits United Airlines plane on approach to Reagan National
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
United aware of reports kite struck plane landing at Reagan National
ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW) — A kite reportedly made contact with a United Airlines flight Saturday as the plane was approaching Reagan National Airport (DCA), the airline said. In a statement to Nexstar's WDCW, United Airlines said it is aware of reports that a kite struck United Flight 654, which departed from Houston for Washington, D.C. However, the airline added that 'the aircraft landed safely, customers deplaned normally and upon inspection, there was no damage to the aircraft.' The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), whose police department patrols Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International airports, said that its officers had responded to reports of kite-flying that day at Gravelly Point. FAA reports near-miss at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport involving Delta plane, Air Force Talon Gravelly Point, a park across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is just a few hundred feet away from the north end of DCA's runway. People are not allowed to fly kites there because of 'the danger of low-flying aircraft,' according to the MWAA. Upon responding to the park, the airport's authority said officers briefly confiscated a kite flying in the restricted air space. 'That kite was returned to its owner shortly later and no charges were filed,' said Emily McGee, a spokesperson for the MWAA. Officers also warned people about flying kites in the area. Delta Air Lines drops new set of pilot trading cards: How to get yours Across the Potomac on the National Mall, National Cherry Blossom Festival organizers held the annual Blossom Kite Festival on Saturday to celebrate cherry blossom season. According to organizers, the kite festival was unrelated to the kite-flying activity at Gravelly Point. The reported incident comes just two months after an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided above the Potomac River near DCA, killing 67 people. On Friday, a Delta Air Lines Flight preparing to leave Ronald Reagan and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision, officials said. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
31-03-2025
- The Hill
United aware of reports kite struck plane landing at Reagan National
ARLINGTON, Va. (WDCW) — A kite reportedly made contact with a United Airlines flight Saturday as the plane was approaching Reagan National Airport (DCA), the airline said. In a statement to Nexstar's WDCW, United Airlines said it is aware of reports that a kite struck United Flight 654, which departed from Houston for Washington, D.C. However, the airline added that 'the aircraft landed safely, customers deplaned normally and upon inspection, there was no damage to the aircraft.' The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), whose police department patrols Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International airports, said that its officers had responded to reports of kite-flying that day at Gravelly Point. FAA reports near-miss at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport involving Delta plane, Air Force Talon Gravelly Point, a park across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is just a few hundred feet away from the north end of DCA's runway. People are not allowed to fly kites there because of 'the danger of low-flying aircraft,' according to the MWAA. Upon responding to the park, the airport's authority said officers briefly confiscated a kite flying in the restricted air space. 'That kite was returned to its owner shortly later and no charges were filed,' said Emily McGee, a spokesperson for the MWAA. Officers also warned people about flying kites in the area. Across the Potomac on the National Mall, National Cherry Blossom Festival organizers held the annual Blossom Kite Festival on Saturday to celebrate cherry blossom season. According to organizers, the kite festival was unrelated to the kite-flying activity at Gravelly Point. The reported incident comes just two months after an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided above the Potomac River near DCA, killing 67 people. On Friday, a Delta Air Lines Flight preparing to leave Ronald Reagan and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision, officials said.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kite reportedly makes contact with United flight near Reagan National Airport, airline says
ARLINGTON, Va. () — A kite reportedly made contact with a United Airlines flight Saturday as the plane was approaching Reagan National Airport (DCA), the airline said. In a statement to DC News Now, United Airlines said it is aware of reports that a kite struck United Flight 654, which departed from Houston for DCA. FAA reports near-miss at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport involving Delta plane, Air Force Talon However, the airline added that 'the aircraft landed safely, customers deplaned normally and upon inspection there was no damage to the aircraft.' The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), Reagan National (DCA) and Dulles International airports, said that its officers had responded to reports of kite-flying that day at Gravelly Point. , a park across the Potomac River in Alexandria is just a few hundred feet away from the north end of DCA's runway. People are not allowed to fly kites there because of 'the danger of low-flying aircraft,' according to the MWAA. Upon responding to the park, the airport authority said officers briefly confiscated a kite flying in the restricted airspace. 'That kite was returned to its owner shortly later and no charges were filed,' said Emily McGee, a spokesperson for the MWAA. Officers also warned people about flying kites in the area. American Airlines plane, military helicopter collide near DCA, crash into Potomac River Across the Potomac on the National Mall, National Cherry Blossom Festival organizers held the annual Blossom Kite Festival on Saturday to celebrate cherry blossom season. According to organizers, the kite festival was unrelated to the kite-flying activity at Gravelly Point. The reported incident comes just two months after an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near DCA, killing Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
