Delta Plane Lands Safely At Kennedy Airport After Laser Strikes
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- A plane landed safely after it was struck several times by a green laser during its final approach to Kennedy Airport.
Nassau County police received a call from New York air traffic controllers about the strikes early Wednesday morning.
Police said Delta Flight 2294 from Las Vegas was approximately four miles northwest of Republic Airport in Farmingdale when the strikes occurred at 12:02 a.m.
Police believe the laser may have come from the Plainview or Old Bethpage area.
Delta spokeswoman Kate Modolo said the airline is investigating.
So far no arrests have been made.
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