What happened
During a visual approach, a bright blue light entered the right cabin window and struck the captain's right eye. As the crew continued the flight, the captain experienced increasing difficulty with his vision, characterized by burning sensations and tearing.
By the time the aircraft reached the final approach phase, the level of discomfort was so severe that the captain relinquished control of the aircraft to the first officer. The first officer subsequently landed the plane safely. There were no injuries reported for the passengers or crew, though the captain required medical attention.
A medical examination following the incident confirmed that the captain had sustained multiple flash burns to his right cornea. However, subsequent evaluations performed by Air Force specialists determined that there was no permanent damage to his eyes.