February 1, 2023🇽🇽Sighting
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Unknown Location: Pilots Observe Fast-Moving White Elongated Object
In early February 2023, pilots in two separate aircraft witnessed a fast-moving, milky-white rectangular object at an undisclosed US location. Multiple other aircraft in the area also reported the phenomenon to air traffic control.
Background
Observation Details Two commercial aircraft pilots independently witnessed an unidentified aerial phenomenon during early morning hours in February 2023. The primary witness, a captain with nearly 30 years of flying experience, initially mistook the object for a windscreen reflection before confirming its external presence.
Physical Characteristics The object appeared rectangular or oblong in shape and displayed a milky-white coloration. It maintained steady movement at consistent speed, traveling southbound relative to the aircraft's position.
Witness Accounts The captain observed the phenomenon at his 2 o'clock position, appearing near or above his altitude. His First Officer, returning from the forward lavatory, also confirmed the sighting. A second aircraft captained by the witness's colleague independently observed the same phenomenon.
Air Traffic Control Response Within minutes of the sighting, the captain received radio communication from a nearby ARTCC (Air Route Traffic Control Center) inquiring whether any aircraft had observed the object. Multiple other aircraft in the vicinity reported witnessing the unidentified phenomenon, indicating a widespread sighting event.
Significance The incident was documented in an official incident report and later reported by Micah Hanks in The Debrief, highlighting safety concerns regarding unidentified objects in US airspace.
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