FBI Warns of Federal Consequences of Pointing Lasers at Aircraft
Aim a laser at an aircraft and you will face serious consequences, the FBI warned.
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FBI Steps Up Crackdown on Laser Pointer Attacks After Success of Pilot Program
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI is increasing its crackdown on people who point lasers at airplanes. CBS News reports that the bureau is offering $10,000 rewards following an increase in laser cases. The FBI launched a pilot program at 12 offices in February, which saw a 19% decrease in the number of reported laser strikes….
FBI Worried About Increase in Lasers Being Pointed at Aircraft
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The FBI reported an increasing number of lasers being pointed at aircraft and pilots in the New York area, CNN reports. The 17% increase is concerning because lasers can temporarily or permanently blind a pilot or crew. Earlier this year, several pilots suffered significant eye injuries, including a burnt retina. On Tuesday,…
Laser Attacks on Pilots Prompt FBI to Create Nationwide Crackdown
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com To crackdown on the increasing number of people pointing at pilots, the FBI has created a national Anti-Laser Attack Task Force, Gizmodo.com reports. Since 2005, so-called laser attacks, which can temporarily blind a pilot, are up 10 fold, the technology site reported. In fact, the FBI expects 3,700 more attacks by year’s…
FBI Says Lasers Pointed at Aircraft Nearly Doubled in 2010
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com People pointing hand-held lasers at aircraft — an act that can temporarily blind or disorient a pilot — nearly doubled in 2010 compared to the year before, the FBI says. The FBI reported that in 2009 there were 1,489 laser incidents recorded by the Federal Aviation Administration compared to 2,836 in…