JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - Airport authorities launch a federal investigation, after a high power laser was pointed into the cockpit of an aircraft approaching the Juneau International Airport earlier this week.
According to Title 18 of the United States Code, aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft is a federal offense. In an information release, the City and Borough of Juneau calls the act a "major safety violation."
Juneau International Airport's manager, Patty Wahto, wants the public to understand the danger in this.
"Never point a laser at an aircraft," Wahto said. "You can blind a pilot and endanger everyone's life in the aircraft."
She added that the laser was shined by a person, and not a laser Christmas lights show.
If a person is found guilty doing this, the law states they could face fines or imprisonment. As far as the investigation goes, at least the Federal Aviation Administration is involved.
Original article can be found here ➤ http://www.ktuu.com
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