Jet Turns Back After Laser Incident

Jet Turns Back After Laser Incident
A flight from London (UK) to New York had to turn back this weekend after someone pointed a laser at the plane. The Virgin Atlantic pilot felt unwell after the incident and decided to turn the plane around as a precautionary measure. The mischievous use of handheld lasers is becoming more common, and many pilots think these pointers should be listed as offensive weapons. The powerful beams can disorient pilots and affect their vision. It is illegal to shine a light at a plane, but it is not illegal to own a laser pointer. High-powered lasers are readily available over the Internet.

1. The intended destination of the Virgin Atlantic jet was New York.
2. The pilot decided to turn back because he did not feel well after someone pointed a laser beam at the jet he was flying. Turning back was a precautionary measure.
3. According to this report, it is illegal to shine a light at a plane. Strong lights from lasers can disorient pilots and affect their vision.