{"id":232247,"date":"2026-05-15T01:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/232247\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T01:34:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T01:34:16","slug":"united-airlines-crew-reports-green-laser-pointed-at-flight-miles-away-from-newark-liberty-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/232247\/","title":{"rendered":"United Airlines crew reports green laser pointed at flight miles away from Newark Liberty International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — Federal aviation officials are looking into a serious safety threat near Newark Liberty International Airport.<\/p>\n

A United Airlines crew reported being illuminated by a green laser around 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, about 14 miles away from the airport.<\/p>\n

The flight landed safely, but shining a laser at an aircraft can distract and debilitate a pilot, endangering the lives of everyone on board.<\/p>\n

The FAA said it notified local law enforcement about the incident and an investigation is underway.<\/p>\n

Laser strikes are federal crimes punishable by fines up to $11,000 per violation. Violators can also face federal penalties of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine as well as state and local penalties.<\/p>\n

Pilots reported 10,993 laser strikes to the FAA last year, marking a 14% decrease from 2024.<\/p>\n

The FAA encourages people to report laser strikes to the FAA and local law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n

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