It’s not a new problem, but it’s worse than ever. Last year alone, the FAA recorded over 9,700 cases in which laser beams struck cockpits, per the New York Times..
There have been 458 laser strikes in Florida this year and 56 in Tampa alone the second-highest city in Florida to report laser strikes according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Nearly half of the 56 were aimed at aircraft below 3000 feet.
There have been 458 laser strikes in Florida this year and 56 in Tampa alone the second-highest city in Florida to report laser strikes according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Nearly half of the 56 were aimed at aircraft below 3000 feet.