Laser blinds pilot, Malaysia Airlines flight flies in circle before Kolkata landing
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A Malaysia Airlines flight approaching Kolkata airport was forced to delay its landing after a laser beam struck the cockpit, momentarily blinding the pilot. The incident caused the pilot to experience disorientation, resulting in a missed landing attempt.
Following the event, the aircraft circled the airspace before successfully completing a safe landing later that night. Airport authorities are currently addressing the situation.