The pilot of a JetBlue Airways passenger jet told the tower controller at John F. Kennedy International Airport that the aircraft struck a drone while on approach to the runway. 

The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. local time Monday, according to CNN. 

The pilot reported the collision happening near an aviation fix, which are waypoints aircraft use to navigate, that's 12.5 miles southwest of the airport over the water. According to audio of the pilot's communications with tower controllers, he was at about 3,000 feet at the time of the collision. Federal Aviation Administration regulations limit drone altitudes to 400 feet above ground level in most cases. 

The pilot said it struck the aircraft right above the cockpit. The aircraft was able to land normally, and the pilot said he didn't require assistance. 

JetBlue said in a statement that passengers deplaned normally, and the aircraft was inspected after the flight. No damage or evidence of a collision was found. The FAA is investigating the incident.