Malaysia Airlines pilot ‘distracted by laser beam,’ left disoriented before landing at Kolkata airport
2 sources·Updated August 9, 2026
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- Mint News·15h agoMalaysia Airlines pilot ‘distracted by laser beam,’ left disoriented before landing at Kolkata airport
The sudden laser flash affected the pilot's vision, momentarily disorienting him — Sources told PTI
Read at Mint News → - Hindustan Times India·17h agoLaser light disorients Malaysia Airlines pilot approaching Kolkata airport; flight circles before landing
When the aircraft was around eight nautical miles from the runway, the pilot reportedly noticed a bright laser beam flashing towards the cockpit.
Read at Hindustan Times India →
