The Hindu·2 min read·easy
Pilot disoriented by laser light, flight circles mid-air before landing at Kolkata airport
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A Malaysia Airlines flight approaching Kolkata airport was forced to circle after the pilot was momentarily disoriented by a laser beam pointed at the cockpit. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which poses significant safety risks during landing.
A Malaysia Airlines flight MH-184 from Kuala Lumpur carrying 159 passengers faced problem while approaching the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for landing as the pilot was distracted by a laser beam, airport sources said on Sunday (August 9, 2026).
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