Laser strikes reach record numbers in 2021, FAA says
ABC News
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is sounding the alarm about a staggering increase in laser strikes against aircraft over the United States.
The Federal Aviation Administration is sounding the alarm over a staggering increase in laser strikes against aircraft in the United States.
Laser strikes occur when people on the ground shine lasers toward aircraft in order to distract them. This can cause temporary blindness for pilots.
"It could dazzle a pilot's eyes," Ganyard told ABC News. "It's essentially a single piloted airplane until the person whose eyes were dazzled comes back to normal and there's always the chance that it can be caused permanent damage."
Laser strikes on planes reached record numbers in 2021, according to new data from the FAA.
