Reported laser strikes soar

Reports of laser strikes on aircraft in Minnesota from 2015 to 2023 increased 182% overall.

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29 laser strikes were reported between 2010 and 2014.

*204 laser strikes have been reported as of September 2024. Projection is derived from 2024's average daily laser strikes.

Source: Federal Aviation AdministrationJim Foster, The Minnesota Star Tribune