Plane Passenger Records UFO Above NYC: 'Can Anyone Help Me Identify What This Is?!'
Most UFO sightings likely don't involve alien spacecraft akin to those seen in sci-fi franchises like Star Trek or Star Wars. However, this doesn't diminish their potential threat.
These sightings could be attributed to various mundane phenomena such as weather balloons, wildlife at high altitudes, misidentified military aircraft, or, more alarmingly, drones or spy equipment deployed by hostile nations.
One such instance occurred on March 25, when Michelle Reyes captured peculiar footage from a plane descending into LaGuardia airport in New York City.
Sharing the video on Facebook the next day, Reyes expressed uncertainty about the object's identity, sparking speculation ranging from extraterrestrial origins to espionage.
The brief 15-second clip displayed a dark object swiftly passing the window, initially barely discernible. Reyes' accompanying still images provided a clearer view of a dark, cylindrical object in motion.
Despite Reyes reaching out to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and receiving no response, the FAA stated that no reports from pilots regarding the object had been received, as reported by the New York Post.
Various experts, including Thomas Wertman of Ohio's Mutual UFO Network, analyzed the footage. Wertman noted the object's proximity to the plane, estimating its altitude at around 2,500 feet.
However, he refrained from definitively identifying the object, ruling out drones or military aircraft due to legal altitude restrictions and its proximity to a major flight lane.
Reyes' father, a former Navy serviceman, speculated it might be a drone, expressing concern about its proximity to the aircraft. Ben Hansen, known for his work on Discovery's "UFO Witness," echoed this sentiment, highlighting the object's speed and proximity.
While theories range from benign explanations like a "solar balloon" to more ominous possibilities such as surveillance drones deployed by adversaries, the potential risk posed by such objects near flight paths remains a concern.
Even if proven terrestrial, their presence raises safety and security implications, particularly if tied to hostile nations like China or Russia.