{
  "id": 368563,
  "title": "Laser light disorients Malaysia Airlines pilot approaching Kolkata airport; flight circles before landing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/laser-light-disorients-malaysia-airlines-pilot-approaching-kolkata",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T09:49:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/laser-beam-distracts-pilot-of-malaysia-airlines-flight-approaching-kolkata-airport-dgca-aviation-ministry-kuala-lumpur-101786268543638.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "When the aircraft was around eight nautical miles from the runway, the pilot reportedly noticed a bright laser beam flashing towards the cockpit.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}