FAA: Laser pointer targets plane approaching LaGuardia

Tuesday, January 26, 2016
NEW YORK CITY (WPVI) -- FAA officials say someone with a laser pointer targeted a plane approaching LaGuardia Airport Monday night.

An ExpressJet Airlines crew says a green laser illuminated the aircraft flying in from Charlotte.
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It happened when the plane was 12 miles northeast of the airport.

The FAA is investigating the incident.

So far, no arrests have been made.
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