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Kolkata-bound Malaysia Airlines flight lands safely after laser beam disrupts approach
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Kolkata airport authorities will likely push harder on laser-light enforcement after this runway scare.

Laser interference near airports is a serious aviation safety issue, and this incident adds to a broader run of flight-safety concerns in India. The safe landing prevents a worse outcome, but the complaint signals possible enforcement action.

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Laser interference near airports is a serious aviation safety issue, and this incident adds to a broader run of flight-safety concerns in India. The safe landing prevents a worse outcome, but the complaint signals possible enforcement action.

Curated summary

A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur carrying 159 passengers was delayed before landing in Kolkata after a laser beam reportedly disoriented the pilot near the runway. The aircraft circled before landing safely at 11:25 pm, and airport officials filed a police complaint.

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Kolkata-bound Malaysia Airlines flight lands safely after laser beam disrupts approach

The pilot was briefly disoriented near the runway, prompting a police complaint over banned laser lights near airports.

Indian Express·1h ago
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