Kunshan, China: Airliner Pilot Sees Ring-Shaped Object with Rectangular Sub-Objects
On March 18, 1991, over Kunshan, China, the pilot of an airliner sees a ring-shaped object, two rectangular objects moving back and forth, and a red blaze of light coming from the ring.
Background
1. On March 18, 1991, over Kunshan, China, an airliner pilot reported a UFO sighting. The pilot observed a ring-shaped object, two rectangular objects moving back and forth, and a red blaze of light emanating from the ring. This event is one of several commercial aviation encounters that occurred during the spring of 1991.
The Incident
On March 18, 1991, while flying over Kunshan, China, the pilot of an airliner witnessed unusual aerial phenomena. The pilot's report described a ring-shaped object in the sky.
In addition to the ring, the pilot also observed two rectangular objects. These rectangular objects were seen moving back and forth in relation to the ring. A red blaze of light was also observed coming from the ring-shaped object.
Investigation
The provided source text does not detail any specific investigation into this particular sighting. Further information would be needed to determine if any official inquiry was conducted by Chinese aviation authorities or other relevant bodies.
Significance
This sighting is significant as it represents another instance of a reported UFO encounter involving commercial aviation. The event occurred during a period with multiple similar reports across different continents. The pilot's description of the ring-shaped object with accompanying rectangular objects and red light adds to the variety of reported UFO characteristics. This event contributes to the broader collection of pilot sightings, which are often considered credible due to the training and experience of the observers.