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February 9, 2026
Pilot Reveals the Strangest Things He's Seen During Flights: "Sometimes Something Flies Past You, and There Are Lights"
An American Airlines pilot answered questions from TikTok users and revealed some of the "strangest," but also "disturbing," things he has seen during his career.
TL;DR
- An American Airlines pilot discussed strange and disturbing sightings during his career with TikTok users.
- He clarified that while he hasn't seen UFOs in the traditional sense, he has encountered unusual aerial phenomena like balloons and drones.
- The pilot described seeing drones near the aircraft as a disturbing experience.
- He also explained "unusual lights" observed during flights are often satellites reflecting sunlight, creating a peculiar moving effect even though they are stationary.