{
  "id": 369871,
  "title": "Laser blinds pilot, Malaysia Airlines flight flies in circle before Kolkata landing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/laser-blinds-pilot-malaysia-airlines-flight-flies-in-circle-before",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T09:41:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/laser-beam-disorients-pilot-malaysia-airlines-flight-circles-before-safe-landing-in-kolkata/articleshow/133065054.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A Malaysia Airlines flight experienced a delay approaching Kolkata airport due to a laser beam. The pilot's vision was momentarily affected, causing disorientation and a missed landing opportunity. The aircraft circled the sky before safely landing later that night. Airport authorities have filed a complaint with the police for investigation into the incident. Such laser use near airports is…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}