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Kite strikes United Airlines plane as it was approaching Reagan National runway in metro DC
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said kite-flying is not allowed at Gravelly Point in Arlington, Virginia, as it poses a risk to planes landing at DCA.
United flight from Houston appeared to hit a kite while landing at D.C. airport
A United flight from Houston appeared to have struck a kite while landing at Washington Reagan National Airport on Saturday.
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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 ...
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Kite reportedly makes contact with United flight attempting to land at Reagan National Airport
"That kite was returned to its owner shortly later ... American Airlines flight and three soldiers aboard the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch contributed to this ...
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Kite reportedly made contact with United flight near Reagan National Airport: airline
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 ...