
FARGO, N.D. – The FAA is investigating an incident involving the crew of a Pilatus PC-12 and a green laser, which occurred at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, about 8 miles from Hector International Airport at an altitude of 3,500 feet. No injuries were reported, and local authorities were notified. Laser strikes on aircraft are taken seriously, with fines of up to $11,000 per violation and up to $30,800 for multiple incidents.