Incoming flight to Newark Airport reports green laser

NEWARK, N.J. (WABC) -- A flight bound for Newark Airport reported a green laser Tuesday night.

United Airlines 1550 from Raleigh, North Carolina, an Airbus A319 aircraft, reported the green laser at an altitude of about 3,000 feet when the flight was about 14 miles southwest of Newark Liberty Airport at 7:25 pm.

The FAA notified local authorities and is investigating.