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Laser light caught on video, pointed at airplane before landing


A passenger on a commercial flight caught on her cellphone camera a green laser light being pointed at the aircraft from the ground.

According to a report on State of the Nation, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said pointing a laser beam or a high-intensity light at aircraft is prohibited.

Doing so is punishable by three years in prison or a fine of up to P500,000.

Lasers pointed at airplanes may cause distraction, disruption, and disorientation.

Eric Inocencio, a physics professor, said it was clear that someone pointed a laser gun at the airplane.

He suggested that the government keep watch over their sale as they are readily available online. —NB, GMA Integrated News