Hawaii has one of the highest rates of people pointing lasers at aircraft in the U.S., creating serious flight safety risks during takeoffs and landings at island airports.
- Federal officials report Hawaii tops the nation in per-capita laser strikes against aircraft.
- Laser beams can blind or disorient pilots during critical takeoff and landing phases near airports.
- Many laser pointers sold online are mislabeled and more powerful than advertised, making possession a potential federal crime.
- The problem occurs year-round due to Hawaii’s good weather keeping people outdoors at night and airports being close to residential areas.
Source: Beatofhawaii
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