Delta Junction woman sentenced for pointing laser at military aircraft, causing eye injuries [Video]

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) – A woman in Delta Junction was sentenced on Thursday for pointing a high-powered laser at two military helicopters — interfering with joint military operations according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Alaska.

On Feb. 11 of last year, Canadian Military Aircrews were flying near Delta Junction when the Anchorage Airport Traffic Control contacted the Alaska State Troopers, notifying them that one of the aircrew pilots reported that lasers were targeting his helicopter, as stated in the court documents.

In the court documents, the pilot explained that his aircraft was above the minimum flight requirements and every time they would pass a certain cabin in the area, one of the crew would be targeted by the laser. The aircrews also reported they were hit with the laser once again during their descent to land at Allen Army Airfield.

One of the aircrew members was able to pinpoint the …