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.”

A kite appears to have hit a passenger jet as it flew near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Saturday afternoon, United Airlines said. The airline said it was aware of reports that a ...