UFO Sighting over Oregon that sent F-15s (2017)
The Oregon UFO incident, which occurred on October 25, 2017, is an intriguing and mysterious event that continues to capture the attention of UFO enthusiasts, aviation experts, and the general public. In this well-documented incident, an unidentified flying object was spotted traversing the skies over Oregon at a high rate of speed. Despite not emitting any transponder signals or being detectable by radar systems, the UFO was seen by multiple pilots and air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) were involved in the response to the sighting, with F-15 fighter jets scrambled in an attempt to intercept and identify the object. However, the UFO ultimately eluded identification and remains unexplained.
The science of detecting and tracking aircraft relies on several factors, including radar and transponder signals. Radar works by sending out radio waves that bounce off objects, such as aircraft, and return to the radar system, allowing for the calculation of distance, altitude, and speed. Transponders are devices installed in aircraft that respond to radar signals with specific codes, providing additional identification and location information. In the case of the Oregon UFO, its lack of radar signature and transponder signal made it difficult for ground-based systems and the scrambled F-15s to locate and identify the object.
One unique fact about the Oregon UFO incident is that the object was observed to be flying at an estimated altitude of 35,000 to 40,000 feet and traveling at a speed of approximately 450 knots (about 517 miles per hour), according to The Drive. This information came from multiple pilots who reported visual sightings of the UFO and attempted to track its movements.
A pilot flying a Southwest Airlines flight was the first to report the unidentified flying object. The pilot contacted air traffic control to inquire if there were any other aircraft in the vicinity, as they had spotted a white, fast-moving object flying nearby.
Another pilot, this time from a United Airlines flight, was asked by air traffic control to help track the mysterious object. The United Airlines pilot reported seeing the UFO but lost sight of it as it passed behind some clouds.
The pilots’ statements contributed to the overall understanding of the incident, providing valuable information about the appearance, altitude, and speed of the unidentified flying object. These statements, along with the FAA recordings and the inability of the F-15 fighter jets to intercept the object, deepen the mystery surrounding the Oregon UFO sighting.
Another interesting fact is that in the days following the incident, audio recordings of conversations between FAA officials and air traffic controllers were released, providing further insight into the confusion and uncertainty surrounding the event. These recordings can be found on The War Zone, a section of The Drive’s website.
A third fact worth noting is that, despite the significant efforts of the FAA, NORAD, and the F-15 pilots, the UFO was never positively identified, nor was its purpose or origin determined. This has led to ongoing speculation and debate about the nature of the object and its implications for our understanding of unidentified aerial phenomena.
Tyler Rogoway, a defense journalist and expert in aviation and military technology, has extensively covered the event and its implications on The Drive’s The War Zone. Rogoway’s work looks into the details of the incident, the response by authorities, and the potential explanations for the UFO sighting.
A relevant book is “Identified Flying Objects: A Multidisciplinary Scientific Approach to the UFO Phenomenon” by Michael Masters, which explores the possibility of UFOs being time-traveling human beings from the future.
The Oregon UFO incident of 2017 remains an enigmatic event that has sparked extensive investigation, analysis, and debate. The mysterious object was observed by multiple witnesses, including pilots and air traffic controllers, but managed to elude identification by the FAA, NORAD, and the scrambled F-15 fighter jets. The incident raises important questions about our ability to detect and track unidentified aerial phenomena, and it has become a focal point for discussions around the potential explanations for such sightings.
