Incident Overview
During a descent on radar vectors for the final approach course, the flight crew observed a red laser beam that swept across the cockpit multiple times. After a brief pause, the laser encounter reoccurred. At the time, the aircraft was several miles from the approach end of the runway. The crew noted that the laser originated from a point on the ground north of their position.
Response and Investigation
The crew promptly notified air traffic control of the laser incident. No injuries were reported among those onboard. Investigators from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and airborne law enforcement personnel were notified. Despite these efforts, the source of the laser light remains undetermined. Additionally, there were no Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) in effect for laser light activity in the area at the time of the incident.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of laser illuminations in aviation. As of the investigation's conclusion, the responsible party has not been identified.