“A ‘football-sized’ mystery in the sky: An experienced pilot’s close encounter with a UAP has ignited a social media frenzy, with users dissecting radar data and demanding answers about the object’s origin and capabilities.”
BY PC bureau
A leaked audio recording of a US Air Force pilot’s startling encounter with an unidentified flying object over California has sent ripples of intrigue and speculation across the nation, and ignited a digital firestorm on social media.
The pilot, identified by the call sign “Troy 21,” reported a dark grey, cylindrical object, roughly the size of a football, passing alarmingly close to his aircraft at 20,000 feet. The incident, which occurred last September, has now become a focal point for both aviation enthusiasts and those captivated by the enigma of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs).
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“This is going to sound weird,” the pilot can be heard saying in the leaked audio, as he relayed his experience to air traffic control in Los Angeles. He described the object’s precise movement and lack of visible propulsion, a detail that immediately raised eyebrows. Adding to the mystery, radar data indicated the object’s rapid acceleration, with calculations suggesting speeds exceeding Mach 2. This astonishing speed has effectively ruled out many conventional explanations, including the possibility of a drone, a theory initially proposed by air traffic control.
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The air traffic controller’s subsequent, somewhat dismissive acknowledgment, “There was a UFO reported here, but that’s all taken care of now,” has fueled widespread suspicion and accusations of a potential cover-up. This vague statement has become a lightning rod for online discourse, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where hashtags like #UAP and #UFO are trending.
Social media platforms are awash with reactions, ranging from demands for government transparency to detailed analyses of the leaked audio. “This is undeniable proof! When will the government finally tell us the truth?” one X user posted, reflecting the sentiment of many who feel the incident warrants a more thorough investigation. Others are dissecting the radar data, questioning how any known drone technology could achieve such speeds. “The speed that was recorded is amazing, how can any known drone travel at those speeds?” another user wrote. Concerns about aviation safety are also prevalent, with many expressing apprehension about the potential risks posed by such unidentified objects.
Experts, including former FBI agent Ben Hansen, have weighed in, with Hansen stating that the speed of the object likely eliminates the possibility of it being a drone. The incident has also drawn comparisons to a similar sighting reported by former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao, further fueling speculation about a pattern of unexplained aerial activity. As the debate rages on, the incident has once again thrust the issue of UAPs into the spotlight, prompting calls for greater transparency and a more serious approach to investigating these unexplained phenomena.
