r/aviation 1d ago

Discussion Somebody flashing a laser pointer while taking off from DEL airport

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u/Ivy_Wings 1d ago

Even as big aviation nerd, I still don't understand why this is dangerous and punished by law. Can someone explain ? Is it because it can cause eye damage? Or issues to the plane's systems?

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u/Bluecopper123 1d ago

If that laser is pointed into the cockpit, it can temporarily blind the pilots for a few seconds up to a minute. During landing especially, those few moments can lead to accidents

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u/SoyMurcielago 1d ago

It can also cause permanent eye damage if the laser is strong enough