Laser directed at aircraft during landing approach
Other CrimesA laser was pointed at an aircraft landing at the airport. Pilots were informed to be cautious, and authorities were alerted.
Audio|Source: Albuquerque Air Traffic Control
01:46
Transcript:
912 number mic albuquerque you approach expect visual effects runway 8 8 8-8-8-8-8-8 we'll be back with you for 1 1 1-1,000 to 1 1st flight we'll be back with you for a sled out of back now on top of 1 5 maintain vehicle adder below 8,500 A little bit of caution, about 10 minutes ago, we had an unauthorized laser elimination. They got him when he was about a four-month final runway. Okay, 1-4,000, 10-of-altimeter 30-18. To the north, I'm sorry, southwest, alpha like, Factors for the I-Les-0-0-0-3 approach per factor to break off to land at the Atlantic. Left Guard 1. United 24-7, turn left heading 3-50. Left turn heading 3-50. Left turn heading 3-50, United, 2407. FedEx16-50, Roger. We're currently light-out for the laser. And at Skylight 3, Albuquerque, Berets, Judge. This strike was reported just at 3 miles at 12 o'clock, correct me. Snow 8 3 will try to avoid it.
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Location mentioned:
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2200 Sunport Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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