The FBI said it was looking to identify and locate the aircraft and its operator.

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"The FBI is asking anyone with information about the unmanned aircraft or the operator to contact us, " said Special Agent in Charge John Giacalone.

CNN: Drone came within 200 feet of airliner over New York

Seven Turks, two Russians and one Afghan were in a civilian helicopter was forced to land in bad weather in Azra district in Logar province, the aircraft's operator told the BBC.

BBC: Afghan map