Laser strikes have increased to a “dangerously high rate” at airports across the U.S., according to federal aviation authorities, putting pilots in cockpits of aircraft from wide-body airlines to Cessnas potentially at risk.
Laser Strikes Up In U.S. Airports
Key Takeaways:
- Laser strikes on U.S. aircraft have reached a "dangerously high rate," increasing by nearly 150% in the last decade, with 6,852 incidents reported in 2020 alone.
- These incidents pose significant safety risks, including temporary pilot incapacitation and potential contributions to accidents, particularly during critical flight phases like landing.
- Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime with substantial fines, yet incidents persist due to the availability of powerful lasers and a lack of public awareness, with current communication efforts failing to curb the problem.
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