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LASERS FLASHED INTO AIRLINERS PASSING OVER FAYETTE COUNTY

(Fayette County, IN)--Overnight Sunday night and Monday morning, the FAA notified Fayette County dispatchers that a laser was being flashed into the cockpit of numerous aircrafts passing overhead.  At least four aircrafts reported the green lasers.  The FAA said the lasers have to potential of incapacitating pilots of commercial airliners.  The original report was that the lasers were in the area of Western Avenue and 11th Street in Connersville.  An updated version placed the laser closer to the Connersville Airport.  Fayette County officials are asking to be contacted by anyone with any information.