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Kolkata airport laser incident adds to aviation safety concerns
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Kolkata police will keep investigating the laser source, and airport authorities are likely to renew warnings after the Malaysia Airlines incident to deter repeat cockpit distractions.

This is a vivid, easy-to-grasp safety story that can travel fast on social media. It also highlights a recurring aviation hazard that authorities say is illegal but still happening near major airports.

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This is a vivid, easy-to-grasp safety story that can travel fast on social media. It also highlights a recurring aviation hazard that authorities say is illegal but still happening near major airports.

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A Malaysia Airlines flight with 159 passengers was distracted by a laser beam while approaching Kolkata airport. The pilot saw the beam about eight nautical miles from the runway, circled, and landed safely on another approach. Airport authorities filed a complaint with police, and officials said laser use near airports is banned.

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Kolkata airport laser incident adds to aviation safety concerns

A Malaysia Airlines flight had to circle before landing after a laser beam hit the cockpit near the runway approach.

Hindustan Times·1h ago
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