Munich Pilot Sighting: Two Commercial Pilots Document UAP East of Munich
Two experienced British commercial pilots observed and photographed a bright light surrounded by smaller lights near Mühldorf, east of Munich, at 10,363 meters cruising altitude. The object passed their aircraft at higher altitude and greater speed. FlightRadar24 checks ruled out conventional aircraft.
Background
In July 2024, two experienced British commercial pilots observed and documented a UAP near Mühldorf, east of Munich, Bavaria, Germany, at their cruising altitude of 10,363 meters.
The object passed their aircraft at a higher altitude and greater speed, appearing as a bright light too intense to be a star, surrounded by smaller lights in changing arrangements with no visible connecting structure.
The Incident
The sighting occurred near Mühldorf, east of Munich.
- Cruising altitude: 10,363 meters
- Object passed at higher altitude and greater speed
- Appeared as bright light (too intense for a star)
- Surrounded by smaller lights in changing arrangements
- No visible connecting structure
Witnesses
Two British commercial pilots:
- One with 15 years flying experience
- One with approximately 10 years flying experience
Documentation
- Pilots took photographs and brief video footage
Investigation
FlightRadar24 database checks ruled out:
- Conventional aircraft
- Helicopters
- Registered drones
Presentation
The case was presented by Dr. Douglas J. Buettner (University of Utah) at the IFEX SETI & UAP Conference at the University of Würzburg, September 17-19, 2025.
It was added to the IFEX UAP database for ongoing study.