NEWBURYPORT, MASS. (WHDH) - State and federal agencies are investigating a laser strike on a plane off the coast of Newburyport Saturday, officials said.

The crew of Cape Air Flight 790 reported a multi-colored laser being shined on the aircraft as it flew by Plum Island Airport at an altitude of 5,000 feet at 6:50 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. The plane was heading to the Portland Jetport from Logan Airport.

No injuries were reported. FAA and state police officials are investigating.

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