Laser attack: FBI searches for suspects targeting 2 planes at different airports in Houston
- 9 years ago
Passengers on two flights coming into Houston had no idea their pilots were being blinded by high-intensity lasers Sunday evening, a situation that could have led to a catastrophic outcome.
Southwest Airlines Flight 2405 was just 1,000 feet from the ground at Hobby Airport when a green laser was shined through the right side of the cockpit.
The 747 aircraft was carrying 159 passengers on board when the pilot had to transfer the controls over to the copilot, who managed to land the aircraft safely.
The Federal Aviation Administration says that Atlantic Southeast Flight 4531 that flew into George Bush International Airport also reported a laser strike.
Michael Turner, Assistant Chief Pilot Managing Trainer at American Jet International says he’s been affected by lasers more than 10 times over Houston skies.
"Most of the time it's just kids who ordered a laser online and just want to play around, but it's serious business," said Turner. "What they don’t realize is that pilots retinas can be permanently damaged. We don't want a catastrophic event to happen because someone's playing a joke."
Since last year, the FBI has offered $10,000 as a reward for tips leading to the arrest of anyone aiming a lasers at a planes.
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Southwest Airlines Flight 2405 was just 1,000 feet from the ground at Hobby Airport when a green laser was shined through the right side of the cockpit.
The 747 aircraft was carrying 159 passengers on board when the pilot had to transfer the controls over to the copilot, who managed to land the aircraft safely.
The Federal Aviation Administration says that Atlantic Southeast Flight 4531 that flew into George Bush International Airport also reported a laser strike.
Michael Turner, Assistant Chief Pilot Managing Trainer at American Jet International says he’s been affected by lasers more than 10 times over Houston skies.
"Most of the time it's just kids who ordered a laser online and just want to play around, but it's serious business," said Turner. "What they don’t realize is that pilots retinas can be permanently damaged. We don't want a catastrophic event to happen because someone's playing a joke."
Since last year, the FBI has offered $10,000 as a reward for tips leading to the arrest of anyone aiming a lasers at a planes.
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