Laser Strike Warning Issued by Baltimore County Police
February 15, 2023
ORIGINAL February 15, 2023
The Baltimore County Police Department is warning people about the dangers of laser beams pointed at aircraft specifically helicopters. When a laser pointer reaches a cockpit, it can disorient or blind a pilot. In 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration recorded more than 9,700 such cases, a record high, and a 41 percent increase from 2020. Shining a laser at an aircraft is a state and federal crime that can also result in substantial fines from the FAA.
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