USAF Pilot's Terrifying UFO Encounter Over California: Object Flew Within 10 Feet at Supersonic Speed

A U.S. Air Force pilot, identified as 'Troy 21,' reported a near-miss with a UFO over California on September 17, 2024. The object, described as a 'dark gray cylindrical object' about the size of a football, passed within 10 feet of the pilot's wing while traveling at supersonic speed.

Air traffic control (ATC) recordings reveal the pilot's surprise and confusion. Former FBI agent Ben Hansen analyzed the incident, estimating the UFO's speed at Mach 2, dismissing the possibility of it being a drone. The object was tracked by the plane's radar up to 60 miles away.

The FAA recognizes the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) as an official channel for pilots to report such sightings. The pilot was likely conducting a drug interdiction mission for the Department of Homeland Security at the time of the encounter. The incident raises concerns about unidentified objects operating in controlled airspace.