Lake Huron: TWA Pilot Reports Near-Collision with UAP
In 1981, a TWA pilot reported a near-collision with a UAP over Lake Huron, demonstrating the air safety implications of UAP encounters.
Background
In 1981, a TWA (Trans World Airlines) pilot reported a near-collision with an unidentified object while flying over Lake Huron in the Great Lakes region. The object appeared suddenly and passed in dangerous proximity to the commercial aircraft.
Elizondo highlights this case as one of many aviation safety incidents involving UAP, emphasizing that the phenomenon poses real risks to commercial and military aviation. The incident occurred over the Great Lakes, an area with repeated UAP activity including the Lake Erie incident (1988) and historical sightings.
Significance
Highlights UAP as an aviation safety concern, with a commercial airline pilot reporting a near-miss over the Great Lakes.