Two pilots flying a private charter jet at 41,000 feet over Ohio reported seeing a metallic, “Tic Tac”-shaped object...
Two pilots flying a private charter jet at 41,000 feet over Ohio reported seeing a metallic, “Tic Tac”-shaped object emerge from thunderstorm clouds ahead of them. The encounter occurred near Tiffin on August 16, 2026. The crew described a highly reflective cylinder standing vertically, with no visible wings or control surfaces. They initially feared a collision before it passed to their left. One pilot photographed it after it had passed. NUFORC investigator Ben Hansen subsequently interview...
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