Laser beam distracts Malaysia Airlines pilot during landing at Kolkata airport

A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 159 passengers faced a brief landing delay at Kolkata airport after a laser beam reportedly distracted the pilot. The aircraft circled in the air before landing safely on its second approach. Airport authorities filed a police complaint, and officials launched an investigation into the incident.

Kolkata: A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur faced a brief delay while landing at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport after a laser beam reportedly distracted the pilot, airport sources said on Sunday. Flight MH-184, which carried 159 passengers, was scheduled to land at 11.20 pm on Saturday, news agency PTI reported.

When the aircraft came within eight nautical miles of the runway, the pilot........

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