Incident is being investigated by the FAA
NEWARK -- Someone pointed a green laser at an airliner as it made its approach to Newark Liberty International Airport Tuesday night, according to published reports.
The laser was pointed at United Flight 1550 as it was about 14 miles from the airport around 7:30 p.m. The plane landed safely.
The incident is under investigation by the FAA.
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