Your green laser pointer? :)
Posted on 12/29/2004 1:24:44 PM PST by esryle
CLEVELAND -- The FBI is investigating a laser light beam that was directed into the cockpit of a commercial airliner landing in Cleveland.
The FBI says the airplane arriving from Washington, D.C. on Monday was about 15 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport when a green laser shined inside the cockpit.
The plane was traveling 300 mph at 8,500 to 10,000 feet.
The light came from a residential area in suburban Warrensville Heights. The FBI is investigating whether it was a prank or whether there was another motive.
There have been several incidents throughout the United States in the past year of laser lights directed at commercial flights. The lights can distract or temporarily blind a pilot.
None of the lights has affected the flight of any aircraft or injured the pilots.
Federal Aviation Administration regulations mandate that laser light shows must register their locations and the lights cannot be directed above 3,000 feet.
It is against federal regulations to intentionally shine a laser beam at a commercial flight.
Anyone who has information which could help identify the person or people responsible for shining the laser on Monday should call the FBI at (216) 522-1400.
Your green laser pointer? :)
Reading through the first responses here would lead me to believe no.
Reported that the flight was inbound from Washington DC FWIW
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