Blue Laser Strikes Planes Near Las Vegas: Attack or Accident?
VASAviation -June 14, 20254 min19,557 views
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- 💡 An unauthorized blue laser was reported by multiple aircraft near Las Vegas.
- 🎯 The laser incidents occurred approximately 5 miles east and southwest of the airport, with aircraft at altitudes around 11,000 feet.
- ⚠️ Pilots reported the laser coming from their left side, illuminating the cockpit but causing no injuries.
Aircraft and Locations
- ✈️ Several flights, including Fairwings 2337, Southwest 4337, Southwest 157, and a Boeing 737, reported the laser.
- 📍 The laser illuminations were reported near Envy (an airport waypoint) and in areas described as east and slightly north of a casino in Summerland.
ATC and Pilot Response
- 💬 Air Traffic Control (ATC) acknowledged the reports and advised pilots to use caution.
- 🔍 ATC inquired about the potential source of the laser, with pilots suggesting it might be coming from the Summerland area.
- ✅ The incidents were logged as unauthorized laser illumination events, with no indication of malicious intent versus accidental shining.
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