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Rising Threats: Laser Strikes on U.S. Border Patrol Aircraft. AMO Aircraft Targeted with Lasers Six Times Since October
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Rising Threats: Laser Strikes on U.S. Border Patrol Aircraft. AMO Aircraft Targeted with Lasers Six Times Since October

In 2024, pilots reported 12,840 instances of laser strikes to the FAA, highlighting the ongoing threat to aviation safety.

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UNITED STATES - Over the past four months, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air Interdiction Agents have encountered six separate incidents where their aircraft were targeted by lasers while on border security operations.

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These incidents occurred across the country, with the latest happening on February 9 near McAllen, Texas, where an AS-350 helicopter was hit three times by a laser from a vehicle on the Mexican side of the border. Another notable case was on January 9 in Jacksonville, Florida, leading to the arrest of an individual on felony charges for aiming a laser at an aircraft.

No injuries were reported among the pilots or crew in these incidents, but the risks are significant. Lasers can temporarily or permanently blind pilots, potentially leading to catastrophic events like midair collisions.

Aiming lasers at aircraft is not only hazardous but also illegal under federal law, with possible penalties including up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also been proactive in imposing fines of up to $11,000 per incident and up to $30,800 for multiple incidents, alongside criminal charges that can be pursued by various law enforcement agencies.

In 2024, pilots reported 12,840 instances of laser strikes to the FAA, highlighting the ongoing threat to aviation safety.

AMO Aircraft Targeted With Lasers Six Times Since October Of Last Year

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