L@ser attacks
Summary of incident: An aircraft on departure ex-Moscow Domodedovo was targetted by a green laser at a point approximately 5nm prior to Vinli, and approximately 14,000ft. The laser tracked into Captains left eye, leading to momentary dazzling and some discomfort. Captain recovered, and continued flight as P1 in pilot-not-handling role due residual blurring in left eye.
Unable to make Moscow ATC understand the nature of the problem, therefore all-stations broadcast made on 121.5 to advise following aircraft of the threat.
Edited by Rumours and News Moderators:
This was originally a post which consisted solely of the text of an ASR; such is unacceptable. As this is a serious incident, part of an increasing trend as regular readers of these forums will know, it has been edited and re-posted by the moderators, following debate and after contact with the operating Captain, who is back flying following a specialist eye examination.
What is perhaps most interesting about this incident is the altitude it occurred at, significantly higher than most of the previous incidents.