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An American Airlines flight reported seeing a strange blue light while it was preparing to land last week — prompting an investigation.
The incident occurred early in the morning of Thursday, Jan.29, as the plane was 5 miles fromHOLLYWOOD AIRPORT FAVORED BY CELEBRITIES COULD BE SITE OF NEXT PLANE DISASTER: OFFICIALS
Ultimately, theflight landed safely— and no injuries were reported.
“Out of an abundance of caution, the crew reported this as a laser event,” the airline said.
As it prepared to land, an American Airlines flight (actual flight not shown here) reported seeing an unusual blue light.(iStock)
American Airlines said its pilots receive training on how to handle potential laser illumination incidents and are instructed to report any such events immediately.
The information is then shared withair traffic control— which passes the report along to law enforcement officials for further review.
FAA’s websitenoted.
Last year, nearly 11,000 laser strikes were reported, the FAA said. (iStock)
From those incidents, 10 injuries were reported, the FAA said.
Federal officials have repeatedly warned that laser strikes pose a serious safety risk to aircraft, particularly during takeoff and landing.
incapacitate pilots, putting thousands of passengers at risk every year.”
Lasers pointed at planes can incapacitate pilots — putting thousands of lives in danger every year, says the FAA.(iStock)
People who shine lasers at aircrafts canface penalties.
The FAA said violators may be fined up to $32,000 per incident — and could also face criminal charges under federal law.
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The incident occurred about two miles from the airport, and no injuries were reported.
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