19-01-2017 21:39 via alaskapublic.org

FAA investigates recent “laser attack” reports

Since 2005 about 35,000 laser pointing incidents have been reported to the Federal Aviation Administration. (Photo: FAA)Recent police reports indicate aircraft on the Kenai Peninsula are being targeted by handheld lasers.
According to Kenai Police Chief David Ross, three laser incidents were reported to the Kenai Police Department in 2016. The incidents occurred in April, November and December.
Ross said all reports are immediately turned over to the Federal Aviation Administration for further i
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