October 15, 1981🇸🇺Military Encounter
Soviet MiG Encounters Glowing Sphere: Engine and Radio Fail
A Soviet MiG pilot encounters a glowing sphere which accompanies his plane, jamming his radio and shutting down his engine. When the sphere moves toward the tail, it causes an explosion damaging the fin. The engine restarts after the sphere vanishes and the pilot lands safely. Soviet investigators conclude a 'glowing plasma ball' was responsible. From the files of the Russian UFO Center.
Background
1. A Soviet MiG pilot encountered a glowing sphere during flight, leading to engine and radio failure. The sphere's proximity also resulted in damage to the aircraft. The pilot managed to land safely after the sphere departed and the engine restarted.
The Incident A Soviet MiG pilot encountered a glowing sphere while in flight. The sphere accompanied the aircraft, causing the radio to malfunction and the engine to shut down. As the sphere moved towards the tail of the MiG, an explosion occurred, damaging the fin. After the sphere vanished, the engine restarted, allowing the pilot to land the plane safely.
Investigation Soviet investigators examined the incident. One officer told the press that "something was there." Circles were found in the area later that month.
Significance The event is considered a "classic case" by UFO researcher Jerome Clark. The incident is comparable to other reported hostile encounters between military aircraft and UFOs. The report comes from the period of openness that preceded the collapse of the Soviet government.
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