Red laser shined at PTI flight crew, FAA says
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — A flight crew at the Piedmont Triad International Airport had a red laser shined at them on Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The crew of Piedmont Airlines Flight 5827 reported being illuminated by a red laser about 12 miles from PTI at 10 p.m.
No injuries were reported. The FAA will reportedly investigate the incident.
Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes to the FAA in 2024, which is a 3 percent decrease from 2023.
People who shine lasers at aircraft face FAA fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents.
They can also face federal criminal penalties of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine as well as state and local penalties.
The FAA encourages people to report laser strikes to the FAA and local law enforcement agencies.
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