ESKASONI, N.S. – The RCMP says it is investigating after a laser was pointed at a small aircraft today in Eskasoni, N.S.
Police say a Diamond A20 two-seat aircraft had to divert back to the airport in Sydney shortly before 2 a.m. because the pilot’s vision was impaired after a laser beam was pointed into the cockpit.
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The plane was on its way to Moncton, N.B.
The Mounties say the laser beam was pointed into the cockpit three times while the plane flew over Eskasoni.
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The RCMP patrolled the area where it is believed the beams originated but could not find any suspects.
Cpl. Greg Church says the penalty for aiming a laser into a cockpit is $100,000, five years in prison or both under the Aeronautics Act.
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