Avelo flight from Manchester reports laser strike
The crew of an Avelo Airlines flight out of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport reported seeing a blue laser about 15 miles into a flight on Friday night.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the report, which happened around 9:40 p.m. on Avelo Flight 1170 from Manchester to Concord, North Carolina. The flight continued on safely without injuries or incident.
Pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes in 2024, FAA officials said via email on Sunday.
'While that is a 3% decrease from 2023, the numbers are still too high,' officials said.
Anyone caught interfering with a flight by shining lasers at an airplane could face a fine up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple incidents, according to the FAA.
Violators can also face up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000, as well as state and local penalties, officials said.
To report a laser strike on an aircraft, visit faa.gov/aircraft/safety/report/laserinfo/report_incident or contact your local law enforcement.
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