Mike Stevens
JetBlue Pilot Reports Injury After Being Hit With Laser

Police Say Pilot Was Traveling Over Islip at Time of Incident

Reported by Mike Stevens . Posted on: Jul 17, 2012, 12:40 pm. Last update: Jul. 28, 2012, 1:41 pm.
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ISLIP — A JetBlue pilot allegedly suffered an eye injury after someone with a green laser pointed directly into the cockpit Sunday night. According to investigators, the plane was flying over Islip en route to JFK Airport at the time of the incident. Police say interfering with a flight crew is a federal offense and violators can face a fine of up to $11,000.