Helicopter targeted by green laser near airport runway, Albuquerque NM


A helicopter crew reported being targeted by a green laser about two miles west of the airport runway centerline. No injuries occurred, but the laser posed a safety risk to the aircraft.
Audio|Source: Albuquerque Air Traffic Control
01:11
Transcript:
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PHI Med 5-1 we just got laced I would say about oh two miles due west of the runway center line for eight two five one robert
00:14
second away point is nine forty-go opposite due to a eight oaks
00:22
Now is 7,400.
00:24
Okay, we copy that.
00:27
I haven't seen anything yet. That's a bookie-ar. Okay.
00:31
Beas that 5-1, what color was it?
00:36
Laser, sir.
00:37
Okay.
00:49
1030 seconds ago approximately five miles to the southwest of the airport by helicopter at 7,400 cooling laser.
00:58
5-1 any injuries to you or uh... how are you a pass here?
01:06
I'll be set by 5-1 no no injuries or problems from it. You got 5-1 thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2200 Sunport Blvd, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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