Virgin Atlantic Flight Does U-Turn After Laser Shone In Co-Pilots Eyes
A New York bound Virgin Atlantic flight had to return to London when the co-pilot had a laser beam directed into his eyes during take off from Heathrow airport. The co-pilot began to feel unwell shortly into the flight. Laser attacks are becoming more frequent as imports of cheap lasers rise. They have the potential to blind or cause irreversible eye damage if aimed momentarily at the right spot. The Independent reports: Police said they were trying to find the source of the beam.