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To: AdamSelene235

Laser injures Delta pilot's eye
By Bill Gertz
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
http://washingtontimes.com/national/20040928-111356-3924r.htm


260 posted on 09/28/2004 10:31:18 PM PDT by mjfdl
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To: mjfdl
Thank you, apparently the incident occured during approach.

The pilot "saw" the laser, so apparently it was visible. Pity he didnt say what color, as that would narrow it down a bit.

263 posted on 09/28/2004 10:36:06 PM PDT by AdamSelene235
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To: mjfdl
Thanks for finding and posting the article:

Laser injures Delta pilot's eye
By Bill Gertz
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

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A doctor who examined the pilot determined that he had suffered a burned retina from exposure to a laser device, the officials said.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) spokeswoman Yolanda Clark confirmed the incident, but declined to provide details. "

266 posted on 09/28/2004 10:39:30 PM PDT by FairOpinion (FIGHT TERRORISM! VOTE BUSH/CHENEY 2004.)
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