Event Brief
FAA says aircraft laser strikes fell for third year
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: The FAA says the number of laser strikes on aircraft has fallen for the third consecutive year. It reported 4,470 laser strikes recorded so far this year, adding that the figure is still too high.
WHO: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
WHAT: FAA reported a third consecutive year of falling laser strikes on aircraft and said the total so far this year remains too high.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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