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FBI Joins Air Force Probe After Tampering Found at Area 51 Incident Site

Investigators are examining items placed at the secured site following a September 23 aircraft incident.

Area 51 rear gate, as seen in 2006 (Image Credit: Simon Johansson).
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Overview

  • The 432nd Wing confirmed an aircraft incident on September 23 in southern Nevada with no fatalities or injuries.
  • Recovery and cleanup ended September 27, and a follow-on survey on October 3 reported evidence of post-incident tampering.
  • Investigators found an inert training bomb body and an aircraft panel of unknown origin that were not present during initial recovery.
  • The Air Force says OSI and the FBI are investigating, and officials have not disclosed the origin of the materials or further details.
  • The FAA issued a temporary flight restriction near the site for national security, and outside outlets have speculated on the aircraft type without official confirmation.