Air India Pilot Complains to ATC About Disco Light

A big passenger airplane was flying to an airport in Hyderabad, India.

The pilot saw a very bright, flashing light on the ground, like the lights at a disco party.

The light was pointed straight at the plane in the sky.

The pilot told Air Traffic Control, the people who help planes land safely, about what they saw.

Bright lights can be a big problem for pilots.

A strong light can shine into the cockpit, which is where the pilot sits.

When that happens, it can temporarily blind the pilot's eyes.

Pilots need to see clearly, especially when a plane is landing or taking off.

The pilot noticed this disco light when the plane was still about 100 nautical miles away from the airport and reported it right away.