This is an actual plot device used by Tom Clancy in one of his novels.
Current laser technology renders all pilots in the cockpit of an aircraft totally blind on final approach.
Actually, Clancy used an ultra-bright, highly-targetable spotlight to blind the pilots in DEBT OF HONOR, I believe. Pretty much same principle, except for the fact that this is probably much easier to pull off now, given the availability of stronger laser gear.
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