B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 200; Flight Crew Total 15000; Flight Crew Type 11000
Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors
WE WERE ON 5 MILE FINAL TO LAND WHEN I NOTICED A GREEN LASER POINTING INTO THE SKY AND SWEEPING IN OUR DIRECTION. I WARNED FIRST OFFICER TO AVOID LOOKING IN THAT DIRECTION. THE LASER SWEPT ACROSS OUR AIRCRAFT TWICE THEN TURNED OFF. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO ATC; WE CONTINUED TO AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.
During final approach to runway 4 at LGA; at approximately 1;400 feet AGL; Captain advised me of laser illumination. I observed a very bright light at my 2-3 o'clock position that lasted a few seconds. A few seconds later; a second illumination occurred; lasting approximately 4-5 seconds. I was Pilot Flying and was hand flying the aircraft. I lowered myself in my seat and avoided looking in the direction of the laser. I proceeded to conduct normal landing.
B737 flight crew reports being illuminated by a green laser light at 1;400 feet during approach to Runway 4 at LGA. The reporters are not harmed and a normal landing ensues.