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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 ...
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United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 737 hit a kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport, although no injuries or damage were ...
Kite hits plane landing at Reagan National Airport, United Airlines says
ARLINGTON, Va. — United Airlines said that a kite may have hit one of its planes that was landing at Ronald Reagan Washington ...
Kite Incident Raises Concerns for Air Safety Near Reagan National Airport
The pilot described the situation as concerning, indicating that the kite appeared to be lower than expected. The aircraft landed safely, and fortunately, there were no injuries. However, such close ...
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United flight from Houston appeared to hit a kite while landing at D.C. airport
A United Airlines flight from Houston appeared to have struck a kite while landing at Washington Reagan National Airport on Saturday. The pilots reported the kite flying over Gravelly Point ...
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Kite reportedly makes contact with United flight attempting to land at Reagan National Airport
A United Airlines plane reportedly made contact with a kite while it was attempting to land at Reagan National Airport (DCA) on Saturday afternoon, the airline confirmed in a statement to Fox News ...
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United Airlines flight apparently hit kite while landing at Washington Reagan airport
A United Airlines flight from Houston collided with a kite while landing at Washington Reagan National Airport, causing no damage. Kite flying near the airport is prohibited due to the risks posed ...