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Viral ATC Audio Captures Pilot’s Report of ‘Silver Canister’ Near Wing Over Rhode Island

Coverage notes no public corroboration, with the FAA outlining its standard approach to pilot UAP reports.

Overview

  • A pilot flying a Piper PA-32RT-300T at about 3,500 feet reported a small silver canister hovering off the right wingtip over Rhode Island.
  • Air traffic controllers on the recording reacted with “Creepy!” and “Good luck with the aliens,” according to audio posted by VASAviation in October.
  • The clip resurfaced in late December and has been widely shared on social media.
  • No independent confirmation such as radar data has been reported, and early coverage noted no immediate FAA comment.
  • The FAA told Fox News it documents pilot UAP reports and shares cases with the UAP Task Force when corroborating data exists.