Laser Directed at Incoming Commercial Airliner

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 13A101321
TROOPER: Mike Kamerling
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 878-7111

DATE/TIME: 04/05/2013 @ approximately 23:38 hours
LOCATION: Richmond (unknown exact location)
VIOLATION: Pointing laser light at commercial aircraft

ACCUSED: Unknown

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 04/06/2013 at approximately 00:00 hours the Vermont State Police were contacted by air traffic control at the Burlington International Airport. Airport officials reported that a laser light was shined into the cockpit of a commercial aircraft inbound to Burlington International Airport. The pilot reported that the incident occurred while the aircraft was flying approximately over the town of Richmond at approximately 23:38 hours. It was also reported that the light was shined from a vehicle which was being operated on a road to the south of Interstate 89. Shining a laser light into the cockpit of an aircraft is a violation of Federal Law. If anybody has information about this incident they are urged to contact officials from the FAA or the Vermont State Police.

New e-mail address: michael.kamerling@state.vt.us
Sergeant Mike Kamerling
Patrol Commander
Vermont State Police
Williston Barracks
Ph: (802) 878-7111
Fax: (802) 878-2742

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