Minnesota sees spike in aircraft hit with lasers but pilots rarely fully document exposure

While it may seem like a harmless prank, pointing a laser at planes and other aircraft mid-flight can put pilots, passengers and the people below in danger. Laser strikes involving aircraft in Minnesota more than doubled in 2021 from the previous year. However, at least one government watchdog agency claims not enough is being done to tackle the problem. Story: https://www.fox9.com/news/minnesota-sees-spike-in-aircraft-hit-with-lasers-but-pilots-rarely-fully-document-exposure