Overview
- Unidentified individuals shone a blue laser at three U.S. F-16s on approach to Spangdahlem Air Base in Rhineland-Palatinate.
- The incidents occurred on December 2 and December 9 between roughly 20:00 and 20:30 local time, according to police.
- All pilots completed their landings without injury or aircraft damage.
- Trier criminal police are investigating suspected dangerous interference with air traffic and have asked potential witnesses to come forward.
- Authorities caution that such laser illumination can cause serious visual disturbances or eye injuries for pilots.