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American Samoa: Two laser beams aimed at passenger airplane

Two laser beams were aimed —apparently simultaneously — at a Hawaiian Airline flight while landing at Pago Pago airport in American Samoa.

The incident happened during the week of April 8-14. There have been two previous incidents, also involving Hawaiian Airline planes.

The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement that it is illegal to aim laser beams at aircraft or their flight path. Penalties are up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.

The first incident in American Samoa when an aircraft reported a laser beam happened in March 2011.

From Radio New Zealand