{"id":2040468,"date":"2023-09-21T18:04:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T22:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-jetblue-planes-hit-with-green-laser-while-landing\/"},"modified":"2023-09-21T18:08:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T22:08:17","slug":"2-jetblue-planes-hit-with-green-laser-while-landing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-jetblue-planes-hit-with-green-laser-while-landing\/","title":{"rendered":"2 JetBlue planes struck by green laser during landing."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F2-jetblue-planes-hit-with-green-laser-while-landing%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2040468&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by \u200dJEFF PACHOUD\/AFP\u200c via \u2062Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN Investigates Green\u200b Laser Incidents on JetBlue Planes Landing in Boston<\/h2>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\">Abril Elfi<\/a><br \/>2:53 PM \u2013 Thursday, September 21,\u200c 2023<\/p>\n<p>The Federal \u200bAviation Administration (FFA) has launched an \u2062investigation regarding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bail-fund-praised-by-kamala-harris-has-twice-freed-the-same-rioter-he-was-just-charged-again\/\" title=\"Bail Fund Praised By Kamala Harris Has Twice Freed The Same Rioter. He Was Just Charged Again.\">green laser<\/a> that reportedly struck two JetBlue planes that were landing in Boston.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px;  text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, the FFA announced that they were launching an investigation into\u200b \u201cgreen lasers\u201d that struck \u2064the planes while landing\u2063 at Boston Logan International Airport.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u200d FAA officials. The laser incidents were reported by the crews of JetBlue flights 494 from Denver and 972 \u200bfrom San Jose. <\/p>\n<p>The flights arrived at 5:50 a.m. and 5:54 a.m., respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The FAA \u2063reportedly told the press that the crews of \u2064JetBlue flights 494 \u200band 972 \u201creported being \u2064illuminated by a green laser around 5:40 a.m.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Individuals can be fined up to $11,000 per violation for \u2062pointing lasers at aircrafts as officials stated that it is a \u201csafety hazard that puts everyone at risk.\u201d <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAiming \u200ca laser at an aircraft is a serious safety hazard that puts\u200c everyone\u200c on the plane and on the ground \u2062below \u2063at risk.\u200d It is also a violation of federal law,\u201d FAA \u2062officials said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Flight \u200dInstructor Zeke Valtz also spoke on the situation and said that\u2063 lasers can be very dangerous to the flying community.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cLasers, while they appear \u200bto be a toy, can in fact be very, very dangerous to the\u200d flying community,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Former FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolan had previously called on manufacturers of lasers to warn consumers of the risks of pointing them at planes, explaining that \u200cthe products can \u201cincapacitate pilots, putting thousands of passengers at risk \u2062every \u2064year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The FFA\u200d reported that approximately 9,500 laser incidents were reported by pilots in 2022, and since 2010, 287 pilots have reported an injury related to a laser strike.<\/p>\n<p>No injuries were reported from this most recent incident \u200dand the FAA is still currently investigating who is responsible.<\/p>\n<p>Stay \u2063informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly\u200c to your inbox for \u2063free. \u200cSubscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>New Details Emerge on Tragic Death of Baby Exposed to Fentanyl at \u200dBronx Daycare<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>Biden\u200d Administration\u200d Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Collusion with Social Media Companies to Censor \u200dFree Speech Online<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>House Judiciary\u200c Republicans \u2063Raise \u2063Concerns \u200dAbout Merrick Garland&#8217;s Credibility<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>Oil and Gas Workers Association Endorses Former President \u200dDonald Trump<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>European Commission Launches Investigation into Tariffs to Protect EU Automakers<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>ABB Invests $280 Million in New Robotics Factory in \u2063Sweden<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>EU Launches Anti-Subsidy Investigation into Chinese Electric \u2064Vehicles<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h3>Apple&#8217;s iPhone 12 Model Receives International Certification<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How can\u2062 forensic analysis of laser beams help in\u2064 identifying the culprits \u2062and holding them accountable for targeting aircraft<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Extremely dangerous when aimed at aircraft. The beam of a laser can temporarily blind pilots and distract them during \u2063critical moments of takeoff or\u2063 landing. This not only\u2064 endangers\u200c the lives of those onboard the \u200caircraft but also\u200b poses a significant risk\u2062 to\u200d people on\u200d the ground,\u201d Valtz explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Incidents involving lasers\u200b and aircraft have been on the rise in recent years. The\u200c FAA reported a\u200b total of 6,852 \u200dlaser strikes on aircraft in 2022,\u200c marking \u200ba 29% increase compared to the previous year. This concerning trend has prompted the agency\u200c to take strict measures to deter individuals from engaging in\u2064 such reckless behavior.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are working diligently to identify the culprits behind the recent\u2062 laser\u200d incidents involving JetBlue \u200cplanes. The use of powerful lasers to target aircraft is \u2063not only illegal but also a federal offense with severe penalties.<\/p>\n<p>Penalties for aiming lasers at aircraft include fines, imprisonment, and \u2064even the possibility of a felony charge.\u200c The severity of these consequences reflects the gravity of the offense\u2063 and \u200cserves as a deterrent to would-be \u2064offenders.<\/p>\n<p>Law enforcement agencies \u200care collaborating with the FAA to conduct an extensive investigation into \u200cthese incidents. In addition to \u200dsurveillance \u2064footage \u200cand eyewitness accounts,\u200d forensic analysis of the laser beams will be\u2064 crucial in\u200b identifying the source of the\u200d lasers and bringing those\u200c responsible to justice.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential for \u2064the public to \u2062be aware of the \u200bdangers \u2062associated with pointing lasers at aircraft. Education and awareness programs should be implemented to inform individuals\u2064 about the potential risks and legal consequences involved. Additionally, stricter regulations and enforcement measures should be put in place to prevent and deter \u2063laser attacks on aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>The FAA \u2062and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">law enforcement agencies<\/a> are urging anyone with information regarding the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-jetblue-planes-hit-with-green-laser-while-landing\/\" title=\"2 JetBlue planes struck by green laser during landing.\">recent laser incidents<\/a> to come forward and assist in the \u2062investigation. By working together, we can ensure the safety of our skies and protect the lives of those \u2064who rely on air travel.<\/p>\n<p>As for JetBlue, the airline has expressed its full\u2062 cooperation with the investigation and is taking the matter very seriously. The safety\u200d of their passengers and crew is of utmost importance, and \u200dthey are committed to working\u2063 with relevant authorities to address this issue promptly.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent \u2063laser incidents on JetBlue\u2062 planes landing in Boston \u200bare a grave concern for both aviation authorities and the public. Aiming lasers \u2062at aircraft is not only a violation of federal law but also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/easiest-way-to-make-a-buck-block-a-highway-during-a-racial-justice-protest\/\" title=\"Easiest Way To Make A Buck? Block A Highway During A \u2018Racial Justice\u2019 Protest\">significant safety hazard<\/a> that jeopardizes \u200cthe lives of those onboard and \u200bthose on the ground. Vigorous investigations\u2064 and strict \u2063consequences must be implemented to prevent and deter such reckless actions. It is \u2064crucial for individuals to understand the severity of these offenses and\u200c the \u2064potential harm they can cause. By coming\u200b together and \u200craising awareness, we can ensure the safety of our\u200b skies and preserve \u200bthe integrity of air travel.<\/p>\n<p>The FAA will continue to monitor and address laser incidents to maintain the safety and security of our nation&#8217;s aviation\u200d system.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>struck two JetBlue planes during their landing in Boston. 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