photo credit Dept. of Defense
FARGO (KFGO KVRR) – The crew of a North Dakota Army National Guard Sikorsky UH-72 Lakota helicopter reported the aircraft was targeted by a green laser Thursday night near Hector International Airport in Fargo.
The Federal Aviation Administration says it happened around 9 p.m. The agency says local authorities have been notified and will investigate.
A North Dakota National Guard spokesman says the helicopter is based in Fargo.
People who shine lasers at aircraft face fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple laser incidents. Violators can also face federal criminal penalties of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, as well as state and local penalties.
Nationwide, pilots reported 12,840 laser strikes last year.
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