FAA Investigating After 3 Flights Struck by Green Lasers Near Logan

Pilots report ‘green laser’ targeting planes while flying near Boston Logan Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a “green laser” targeted planes at Boston Logan International Airport Monday night.

Flight crews report being flashed by green laser near Logan, FAA says - The Boston Globe

Last year, pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes, according to the FAA.

Three flights near Boston Logan airport report green laser strikes: FAA

Three flight crews reported green laser strikes near Boston Logan airport on Monday, according to the FAA. The crews of United Airlines Flight 2356, Southwest Airlines Flight 559 and Republic Airways Flight 4580 reported being illuminated by a green laser in the area of Boston Logan International Airport on Monday evening. “No injuries were reported,” the FAA said in a statement. “The FAA notified local authorities and will investigate.” The Uni…

FAA investigating reports of green laser shone at flights

The Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating after crews from three separate flights reported being illuminated by a green laser near Boston Logan International Airport Monday evening.

FAA investigating after 3 flights struck by green lasers near Logan

“Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime,” the FAA said.

3 airlines report being illuminated by green laser near Boston’s Logan Airport

BOSTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after the crews aboard three commercial flights reported being illuminated by a green laser while operating near Boston's Logan International Airport on Monday night, officials said.