United Airlines said a plane landed safely at Reagan National Airport after a witness said he saw a kite reach the plane between its fuselage and engine.

Gravelly Point is about 1,000 feet away from the runway at Reagan National Airport and flying kites in the park is not allowed, according to law enforcement. "It could be serious ... planes shouldn't ...

"Police officers responded to reports of kite-flying at Gravely Point yesterday, an activity which is not allowed in that area due to the danger to low-flying aircraft," the statement read.

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 ...