DES MOINES, Iowa —A scare for a Delta pilot flying into the Des Moines International Airport on Tuesday night.
Authorities are investigating a laser strike on the aircraft.
The flight from Minneapolis was on approach to land when the pilot said a bright green laser light burst into the cockpit. It was the only flight to report the problem.
Delta pilot Donald Julius steered clear of the possible threat, coming from the ground possibly near the Iowa State Capitol building. It was fixed on the aircraft for about 25 seconds as the pilot ducted to prevent eye damage.
Des Moines Airport Executive Director Kevin Foley said that this is not the first time an aircraft was attacked here by a bright green laser.
He believes the aircraft was intentionally targeted, as the number of incidents reached a record last year with nearly 4,000 laser strikes on airplanes across the country.
The FAA said this is a very serious crime.
The FAA is asking for everyone's help with this case and urges you to call police if you see anyone beaming a laser to the sky.
The maximum penalty is 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for pointing a laser beam at a jet.
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