Andrew Wilson admitted to shining a laser at aircraft in two incidents back in 2022.
Wilson was sentenced to four months in prison last Thursday.
AdvertisementA 53-year-old man was sentenced to four months in prison after shining a laser at a passenger jet.
Jason Marshalsea, the police officer in charge of the case, said: "Shining a laser beam at an aircraft is dangerous and irresponsible and could result in catastrophic consequences."
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Persons:
Andrew Wilson, Wilson, —, VCeFFXnIUG, Jason Marshalsea
Organizations:
Service, Airbus, Bristol Airport, Taunton Crown, Sky, Federal Aviation Administration, Delta Air Lines
Locations:
Somerset, England, Martock , Somerset, Taunton, New York, Mexican