Authorities investigate aircraft laser incident near SWF

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NEW WINDSOR – Police are investigating a report from a helicopter pilot who said the aircraft was illuminated by a laser about two miles southwest of New York Stewart International Airport.

The FAA said the incident was reported around 8 p.m. Thursday.

As per protocol, when an air traffic control facility receives a report about a laser strike on an aircraft, the FAA relays it to local law enforcement.

An investigation was undertaken with result not immediately known.




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