A pilot flying a private jet over Rhode Island has reported a mysterious silver object hovering near his aircraft at 3,500 feet. The incident, captured in audio shared by the YouTube channel VASAviation, shows the pilot contacting air traffic control at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport after spotting the object.
In the recording, the pilot describes the object as a 'small silver canister' that appeared to be stationary. He told controllers: 'It appears to be standing still.' When asked if it could be a drone or balloon, the pilot rejected both possibilities, stating: 'I saw nothing attached to it. It was sort of hovering there. It was astonishing. I don't know what it was.'
The object was observed near the right wing tip of a Piper PA-32RT-300T Turbo Lance II. The pilot said it flew alongside the aircraft for a short time before disappearing. Ground controllers expressed surprise, with one saying 'Creepy' and another joking 'Good luck with the aliens.' Other pilots on the frequency commented, with one saying 'I want to believe him.'
The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that such reports are documented when pilots raise concerns. If supporting data like radar information is available, it is shared with the UAP task force. The FAA stated: 'The FAA documents UAP sightings whenever a pilot reports one to an air traffic control facility.'
