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Laser Strike Reportedly Targets Plane Near Charlotte Airport, FAA Says

The FAA is investigating a blue laser strike on American Airlines Flight 3114 near Charlotte; nearly 11,000 laser strikes were reported to the FAA in 2025.

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A blue laser was reportedly pointed at a plane before it landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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Flight near Charlotte airport hit by laser, FAA says

Officials strongly encourage people to report laser strikes to the FAA and local law enforcement.

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Laser strike reportedly targets plane near Charlotte airport, FAA says

A blue laser was reportedly pointed at a plane before it landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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Blue laser struck flight landing at Charlotte airport, FAA investigating

The laser struck the plane Thursday morning about 5 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, officials said.

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Laser strikes Charlotte-bound flight, FAA says

An American Airlines crew reported being struck by a laser about 5 miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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WCNC broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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