This Article is From Nov 15, 2016

Light Shown At Plane In Chennai, Leads To Jerk In Landing

Light Shown At Plane In Chennai, Leads To Jerk In Landing

No one was injured and the Jet Airways flight with 148 passengers safely taxied to its designated bay

An unidentified person shone light at a private aircraft, moments before its touchdown in Chennai, leading to a momentary jerk in landing, airport officials said today.

The sudden light fell on the pilot's cabin last night. However, no one was injured and the Jet Airways flight with 148 passengers safely taxied to its designated bay, they said.

The light was shone from Pallavaram which lies close to the airport, they said.

Following a complaint from the pilot to airport officials, they filed a plaint with police who have started a probe into the incident.

Airport officials are also looking into the matter so as to avoid such incidents in future.

 
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