A pilot has reported that his aircraft was struck by a drone on approach to Heathrow Airport.
The report was made to police at 12.50pm today from an inbound flight from Geneva.
The flight landed safely at Heathrow Terminal 5.
Investigations determined that an object - believed to be a drone - struck the front of the plane as it approached the airport.
Investigations are on going and no arrests have been made.
A British Airways spokesperson said: "Our aircraft landed safely, was fully examined by our engineers and it was cleared to operate its next flight.
"Safety and security are always our first priority and we will give the police every assistance with their investigation."
The strike is the latest in a string of incidents involving drones and aircraft in UK airspace.
In March, a report released by the UK Airprox Board (UKAB) found there were 23 near misses between drones and aircraft in the six months between April and October last year.
On 22 September, a Boeing 777 that had just taken off reported that a drone narrowly passed down the right hand side of the airliner.
Investigators concluded that the drone was at the same height and within 25 metres of the jet.
A report was made to police but the drone operator was not traced.
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