In this episode, Skywest flight 5263 is taking off from Denver, when it strikes a large bird.

The pilot radios the tower, requesting to return to the airport due to the damage sustained to the windshield, when a mysterious laser hits the aircraft.

The pilot alerts the tower of the unauthorized laser, which lets other pilots in the area know to be on the lookout.

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