"Idiots" are risking airline passengers' lives by shining laser lights at pilots coming into land at airports around the country. Figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority to The Dominion Post show a more than 300 percent increase in laser attacks in the past 18 months with Wellington airport the most dangerous in the country, aviation authorities have warned.
A 24-year-old man appeared in Wellington District Court yesterday with committing criminal nuisance by shining a green laser into the cockpit of a commercial aircraft knowing it would endanger life. He pleaded not guilty.
Laser beam dazzles pilot preparing to land at airport
THE pilot of an easyJet plane was "dazzled" by a laser beam just minutes before landing at Edinburgh airport. Police are investigating the bizarre incident amid claims the consequences could have been disastrous.
The pilot and his first officer are believed to have been dazzled for more than ten seconds after the bright green light was shone into the cockpit as the plane – which was carrying 42 people – was preparing to land.
A man has been arrested after the Staffordshire Police helicopter was targeted with a laser pen.
Police say the cabin was lit up with a green glow and the incident could have caused a crash.
OPINION: It’s good to hear they’re arresting these jerks.