Pilots report mysterious UFO sightings in Oregon

📍 Location

📝 Description

Between December 7–8, 2024, multiple pilots reported unidentified lights over western Oregon near Eugene, described as red circular/orb-like lights that moved at extreme speeds and with erratic trajectories, including corkscrew patterns. Air traffic control advised pilots to maneuver as necessary to avoid the UFOs, and the Seattle ARTCC confirmed at least one pilot reported unidentified lights from the Dec 7 encounter. Public audio of the transmissions was released and covered by Oregon outlets. Some experts suggested Starlink satellites as a plausible explanation, though not all observers found that convincing. No radar signatures or safety incidents were publicly reported, and flights continued normally. As of the latest reporting, the FAA indicated the encounter was reported and would be shared with the appropriate anomaly investigation office, but no definitive explanation has been released.

🔍 Circumstances

Date: December 7, 2024; Location: near Eugene, Oregon (western Oregon, Willamette Valley region); Observers: at least four commercial/medevac pilots (including UA1596 from Denver to Eugene and a LifeFlight MEDEVAC flight); Context: ATC transmissions archived and released; ATC told pilots to maneuver to avoid the objects; Observations described across multiple altitudes (roughly 15,000–50,000 feet) with rapid, corkscrew-like movements; FAA confirmed at least one report but offered no further details; LiveATC audio and local reporting documented the event.

👤 Physical Description

Red circular lights/orbs; described as moving at extreme speeds; patterns included corkscrews and rapid directional changes; some reports noted lights appearing to zoom toward and away from aircraft.

ℹ️ Additional Details

At least four pilots reported sightings; observers included United Airlines flight UA1596 and a LifeFlight Medevac aircraft; the MEDEVAC pilot described corkscrew motion; FAA confirmed a sighting but provided no further details; scientists debated Starlink satellite explanations; recordings were released and analyzed by outlets; potential DoD anomaly investigation reference noted (All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office).

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