August 30, 1987🇺🇸Crash
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Charleston, West Virginia: Missile-like Object Encounter
Delta Airlines Flight 1083 crew observed a small, projectile-shaped object descending near their aircraft approximately 500-600 feet below, described as short with large fins and appearing unpowered.
Background
Incident Details On June 25, 1987, Captain William Cantrell and the crew of Delta Airlines Flight 1083 encountered an unidentified object while flying near Charleston, West Virginia. The object appeared to be descending directly toward the aircraft before suddenly changing course.
Object Description The projectile was characterized as short and compact, measuring approximately 4-6 feet in length. It featured large stabilizing fins and possessed a crude, homemade appearance. The object appeared to be unpowered and descended at an angle, passing approximately 500-600 feet below the aircraft before veering to the side.
Significance This incident represents a close encounter between a commercial aircraft and an unidentified aerial object, documented in UFO research literature and analyzed for its potential implications regarding unknown aerial phenomena.
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