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United Airlines Crew Reports That 'Laser Illuminated' Aircraft En Route To Newark Airport

NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- The crew of a Newark Airport bound United Airlines flight reported that their aircraft was illuminated with a laser on Tuesday night.

"Just got lasered," a crew member can be heard saying to a control tower.

The incident happened when the plane was around 3,000 feet, according to audio heard on LiveATC.net.

According to a statement released by the FAA, the incident took place 14 miles southwest of Newark.

"The crew of United Airlines 1550, an Airbus A319, reported that a laser illuminated the aircraft when it was 14 miles southwest of Newark Liberty International Airport at 7:25 p.m. tonight."

The plane landed safely, and no injuries were reported.

Local authorities have been notified, and will investigate.

 

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