Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety risk and violates federal law. Many high-powered lasers can completely incapacitate pilots who are trying to fly safely to their destinations and may be carrying hundreds of passengers. Unfortunately, reported incidents of lasers aimed at aircraft are steadily increasing.
Lasers can completely incapacitate pilots who are trying to fly safely to their destinations and may be carrying hundreds of passengers.
If you are the victim of a laser incident or you witness a laser incident, please report it to FAA.
The FAA is working with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to pursue civil and criminal penalties against individuals who purposely aim a laser at an aircraft.
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