Malaysia Airlines pilot ‘distracted by laser beam,’ left disoriented before landing at Kolkata airport
The sudden laser flash affected the pilot's vision, momentarily disorienting him — Sources told PTI
Malaysia Airlines pilot reportedly distracted by laser beam during Kolkata airport landing, PTI reports. Flight MH-184, carrying 159 passengers, was en route to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport when the incident occurred. As the aircraft approached the runway, a bright laser beam flashed from the Madhyamgram-Barasat side, disorienting the pilot.
The plane landed safely at 11:25 pm, 5 minutes later than scheduled. Authorities have filed a complaint with the NSCBI Airport Police Station, and laser use near the airport remains prohibited.
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