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B777 flight crew reported they were targeted by lasers after takeoff at sbgr.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1258031 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201504 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | SBGR.Airport |
| State Reference | FO |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B777 Undifferentiated or Other Model |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Takeoff |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | First Officer Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown |
Narrative:
Shortly after rotation off runway 27R in gru; we were hit by multiple green lasers through the forward windscreens. I was flying and of course looking outside. The flying backup (fb) had suggested putting up the side screens before take off since lasers are a problem in gru. Unfortunately; that does not help when they are shooting you straight on. It appeared that they were coming from a hilltop. I ducked my head below the glare shield after the first hit; but they still got me; I saw a white spot for several hours after the attack. During the attack; the relief pilot suggested shutting off all external lights so they would have a more difficult time tracking us. We did this and also started the departure turn. The attack then stopped. This was the most aggressive attack I have ever experienced. We contacted ATC but they seemed disinterested. My suggestions? Take aggressive action against these idiots. A note on the flight plan might also be appropriate so that crews are aware.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B777 flight crew reported they were targeted by lasers after takeoff at SBGR.
Narrative: Shortly after rotation off runway 27R in GRU; we were hit by multiple green lasers through the forward windscreens. I was flying and of course looking outside. The Flying Backup (FB) had suggested putting up the side screens before take off since lasers are a problem in GRU. Unfortunately; that does not help when they are shooting you straight on. It appeared that they were coming from a hilltop. I ducked my head below the glare shield after the first hit; but they still got me; I saw a white spot for several hours after the attack. During the attack; the Relief Pilot suggested shutting off all external lights so they would have a more difficult time tracking us. We did this and also started the departure turn. The attack then stopped. This was the most aggressive attack I have ever experienced. We contacted ATC but they seemed disinterested. My suggestions? Take aggressive action against these idiots. A note on the flight plan might also be appropriate so that crews are aware.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.