Medevac aircraft hit by green laser near Hilo airport, Hilo HI
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WeaponsA medical evacuation aircraft at Hilo International Airport reported being targeted by a green laser while flying at 4,000 feet near the camp area. Air traffic controllers notified other pilots about the laser incident.
Audio|Heard on: HCF Center (Northeast/Hamakua Sector) 127.6 / 126.6
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01:52
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, whoever else was calling who wasn't talking about the laser, standby.
00:04
Medovac, 56Kiloh, sorry, you were totally stepped on.
00:07
You said a green laser, that's all I copied from that.
00:15
Medovac 68 Kilo, we're at 4,000 when it happened?
00:21
Medovac 68 Kilo, Roger.
00:24
Any injuries, or was the cockpit illuminated?
00:32
Medevac 68 Kilo, Roger, radar service terminated.
00:35
Frequency change approves, report your rival a cancellation of IFI on the street.
00:44
Medevac 68 Kilo, Roger, cancellation, receive, squaw CIFR frequency, change approved.
00:49
Thank for the report.
00:54
BEDX105-H-TEO Center, Roger, I-Fi cancellation, receive, thank you.
01:01
November 6-6-1 Lema-Foxchat, the center maintained 6,000.
01:08
And November 1 Lima Fox Chat, what approach were you requesting?
01:14
Do you have the field in sight?
01:20
November 1 Lema Fox Chat, Cleared visual approach Hilo Airport.
01:27
November 1 Lima Fox.
01:28
Radar Service terminated.
01:30
Frequency change approves report your Lavala, cancellation of IFR on (number withheld).
01:39
Aloha 224.B advised.
01:41
The Medivac aircraft ahead of you reported a green laser.
01:45
They said, well, they were over camped, I guess.
01:48
As they turned towards the runway, it was off to their two o'clock.
01:50
They were at 4,000 feet.
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Location mentioned:
Hilo International Airport (ITO), 2450 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720
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