Electromagnetic Effects
Electromagnetic effects can interfere with the functioning of electrical and electronic systems in vehicles, leading to malfunctions or shutdowns. This is because modern vehicles contain a variety of electronic components that rely on a stable and predictable electrical environment to function properly. When electromagnetic radiation or fields interfere with these components, it can disrupt their normal operation, leading to a loss of power or other malfunction.
For example, the electrical system in a vehicle relies on a battery to provide power to the various components. If the electromagnetic interference disrupts the flow of electricity from the battery to the components, the vehicle may stall or shut down entirely. Similarly, electronic components such as the ignition system or fuel injection system may malfunction if exposed to electromagnetic radiation or fields, leading to problems with starting or running the engine.
In the context of UFO sightings, witnesses have reported experiencing these types of electromagnetic effects in conjunction with sightings of unidentified aerial objects. This has led to speculation that the objects may be using advanced propulsion systems that are based on electromagnetic principles, and that the objects themselves may be producing the electromagnetic radiation that is causing the effects in nearby vehicles and electronic equipment.
Cases of vehicles experiencing either engine failure or power loss in conjunction with UFO sightings:
- 1975 Albuquerque UFO Sightings, New Mexico – October 31, 1975
- Allagash Abduction, Maine – August 26, 1976
- Ashland Sightings, Nebraska – July 18, 1977
- Augusta, Georgia Sightings, Georgia – June 28, 1976
- Berkshire UFO Sightings, Massachusetts – September 1, 1969
- Bolender AFB Sightings, Washington, D.C. – May 22, 1964
- Carrollton UFO Incident, Kentucky – October 16, 1976
- Casey, Illinois UFO Encounter, Illinois – June 1, 1977
- Conchas Lake Encounter, New Mexico – August 26, 1976
- Copper Canyon Encounter, Texas – January 3, 1973
- Delphos Ring Incident, Kansas – November 2, 1971
- Devon, England UFO Incident, England – November 17, 1977
- Edwards AFB UFO sighting, California – September 3, 1965
- Ellsworth AFB UFO Incident, South Dakota – October 18, 1976
- Elmwood UFO Encounter, Wisconsin – October 26, 1975
- Frederick, Oklahoma UFO Incident, Oklahoma – September 1, 1965
- Halifax Harbour UFO Incident, Nova Scotia – October 4, 1967
- Joplin Spook Lights, Missouri – May 8, 1978
- Kecksburg UFO Incident, Pennsylvania – December 9, 1965
- Levelland UFO Case, Texas – November 2, 1957
- Lowry AFB UFO Encounter, Colorado – August 15, 1959
- Lubbock Lights, Texas – August 25, 1951
- Mansfield, Ohio UFO Sightings, Ohio – August 13, 1973
- Mescalero, New Mexico UFO Incident, New Mexico – July 26, 1964
- Middletown, Ohio UFO Sighting, Ohio – September 5, 1954
- Milton Torres Case, England – May 20, 1957
- Minot AFB UFO Incident, North Dakota – October 24, 1968
- Mitchell AFB UFO Incident, New York – July 24, 1957
- New York City UFO Sightings, New York – November 17, 1986
- Opa-locka, Florida UFO Incident, Florida – July 24, 1977
- Orangeburg, South Carolina UFO Incident, South Carolina – October 17, 1973
- Portage County UFO Chase, Ohio – April 17, 1966
- Red Bluff UFO Encounter, California – August 13, 1960
- Redwood City, California UFO Incident, California – August 20, 1968
- Socorro, New Mexico UFO Encounter, New Mexico – April 24, 1964
- Stone County UFO Encounter, Arkansas – January 22, 1975
- Trans-en-Provence Case, France – January 8, 1981
- Warren, Michigan UFO Sightings, Michigan – December 29, 1977
- West Pittston, Pennsylvania UFO Incident, Pennsylvania – December