Unresolved
The O'Hare Airport Sighting
United Airlines employees and pilots reported a gray, disc-shaped object hovering over Gate C17. Some said it shot upward and left a hole in the clouds. The Chicago Tribune broke the story in early 2007.
Weigh the evidence
The ledger
What the record shows, what people say, and the best explanation available so far.
What's documented
- Employee accounts reported in the press.
- The FAA confirmed it received inquiries.
What's claimed
- A craft over a major airport.
Best explanation so far
The FAA attributed it to a weather phenomenon. Witnesses were not satisfied, but no radar data supports an object.
Where to look
Check the sources
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