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FYI - We are definitely not off to a good start so far in 2012 here in the US (the plague of morons with lasers continues to increase)
US: Latest 2012 laser/aircraft incident statistics | Aviation incidents, Statistics | LaserPointerSafety.com
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Year-to-Date Comparison
The 610 reported laser/aircraft incidents thus far in 2012 compare with 545 incidents during the same period in 2011, approximately 322 incidents during the same period in 2010, and approximately 227 incidents during the same period in 2009.
Projected 2012 Estimate
If the current rate of laser/aircraft incidents continues on the same trend as last year (2011), it is projected that there would be 4,019 incidents in calendar year 2012. This would be a 11.9% increase compared with the 3,591 incidents in calendar year 2011.
Adverse Effects
In ten of the 610 laser/aircraft incidents (1.6%), a pilot or aircraft occupant reported a temporary adverse visual effect such as flashblindness, afterimage, blurry vision, eye irritation and/or headache. In two of the ten eye incidents, the pilot went for a medical eye examination.
Total incidents, 2004 to date
There have been approximately 10,865 laser/aircraft incidents reported to FAA, from January 1 2004 through March 15 2012.
Yearly Comparison
Here are the number of incidents reported to FAA in recent years:
•2011: 3,591 incidents (9.8 per night)
•2010: 2,836 incidents (7.7 per night)
•2009: 1,527 incidents (4.2 per night)
•2008: 949 incidents (2.6 per night)
•2007: 639 incidents (1.8 per night)
•2006: 384 incidents (1.1 per night)
•2005: 283 incidents (0.78 per night)
•2004: 46 incidents (0.13 per night)
I would like to take this opportunity to personally commend Patrick Murphy for his tireless dedication toward educating the general public about safe laser pointer use as stated within his LaserPointerSafety.com web site's mission statement:
About LaserPointerSafety.com
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Purpose
This website provides facts and educated analysis to promote the general public’s safe and responsible use of lasers and laser pointers.
We strive to be a comprehensive resource for laser safety information relevant to the general public -- especially in the area of aircraft safety.
LaserPointerSafety.com's educational message is enumerated in the following call for simple common sense laser pointer use:
US: Latest 2012 laser/aircraft incident statistics | Aviation incidents, Statistics | LaserPointerSafety.com
Quote:
Year-to-Date Comparison
The 610 reported laser/aircraft incidents thus far in 2012 compare with 545 incidents during the same period in 2011, approximately 322 incidents during the same period in 2010, and approximately 227 incidents during the same period in 2009.
Projected 2012 Estimate
If the current rate of laser/aircraft incidents continues on the same trend as last year (2011), it is projected that there would be 4,019 incidents in calendar year 2012. This would be a 11.9% increase compared with the 3,591 incidents in calendar year 2011.
Adverse Effects
In ten of the 610 laser/aircraft incidents (1.6%), a pilot or aircraft occupant reported a temporary adverse visual effect such as flashblindness, afterimage, blurry vision, eye irritation and/or headache. In two of the ten eye incidents, the pilot went for a medical eye examination.
Total incidents, 2004 to date
There have been approximately 10,865 laser/aircraft incidents reported to FAA, from January 1 2004 through March 15 2012.
Yearly Comparison
Here are the number of incidents reported to FAA in recent years:
•2011: 3,591 incidents (9.8 per night)
•2010: 2,836 incidents (7.7 per night)
•2009: 1,527 incidents (4.2 per night)
•2008: 949 incidents (2.6 per night)
•2007: 639 incidents (1.8 per night)
•2006: 384 incidents (1.1 per night)
•2005: 283 incidents (0.78 per night)
•2004: 46 incidents (0.13 per night)
I would like to take this opportunity to personally commend Patrick Murphy for his tireless dedication toward educating the general public about safe laser pointer use as stated within his LaserPointerSafety.com web site's mission statement:
About LaserPointerSafety.com
Quote:
Purpose
This website provides facts and educated analysis to promote the general public’s safe and responsible use of lasers and laser pointers.
We strive to be a comprehensive resource for laser safety information relevant to the general public -- especially in the area of aircraft safety.
LaserPointerSafety.com's educational message is enumerated in the following call for simple common sense laser pointer use:
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