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Laser beam disorients Malaysia Airlines pilot, flight circles Kolkata
A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur carrying 159 passengers was forced to circle mid-air before landing at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport after a laser beam disoriented the pilot,…
The Story in Brief
A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur carrying 159 passengers was forced to circle mid-air before landing at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport after a laser beam disoriented the pilot, airport sources told India TV News on Sunday. The aircraft was on approach when the laser beam distracted the pilot, causing it to abort landing and circle until conditions were safe. The flight eventually landed without further incident, though it was delayed. No injuries or damage were reported. Authorities have not commented on whether an investigation has been launched.
The Indian Opinion
Laser distraction incidents are serious, but one isolated case does not prove a pattern. Sensational headlines may suggest that Indian airports are unsafe, but the pilot's quick action shows training worked. The real question is whether the source of the laser, ground or air, is identified and if stricter enforcement against laser pointers near airports follows. The DGCA's next safety bulletin will be the test.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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