B777 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Inflight Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
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.
After taking off from runway 27R while I was head down doing the After Takeoff Cleanup Checklist as the pilot monitoring; the First Officer reported that we had been struck by a green laser beam.
B777 flight crew reported they were targeted by lasers after takeoff at SBGR.