Overview
A video recorded by two factory workers in Wisconsin shows a dish‑shaped object moving beneath a commercial airliner during a routine flight. The footage, first published by The US Sun on 17 November 2025, captures the moment the unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) appears to glide just a few hundred feet below the aircraft’s wing line before disappearing from view. While the clip has quickly circulated on social media, aviation authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
Witness Accounts
Alex Ramage and Andrei Volk were using a smartphone to test its zoom capability on a departing commercial flight when they noticed an unusual shape in the sky. “We thought it was a reflection at first,” Ramage told The Sun, “but when the plane passed, the object stayed below it, moving smoothly as if it were being pulled along.” Both men say the object resembled a shallow, metallic disc, roughly the size of a small car, and that it maintained a steady altitude relative to the aircraft for several seconds before vanishing. The pair uploaded the video to a public platform, noting that they had no intention of creating a UFO hoax.
Technical Analysis
Preliminary frame‑by‑frame analysis conducted by independent aviation enthusiasts suggests the object traveled at a speed consistent with the host aircraft’s cruising velocity, estimated at approximately 450 knots. The object’s silhouette shows a smooth, concave surface with no visible propulsion or aerodynamic control surfaces. Radar data for the flight path, however, has not been publicly released, leaving a gap in verification. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) typically investigates reports of aerial anomalies that could affect flight safety, but as of this writing no formal inquiry has been announced.
Expert Commentary
Dr. Elena Martinez, a senior researcher at the National Institute for Aerospace Studies, cautioned against drawing premature conclusions. “When a visual anomaly coincides with a commercial flight, the first steps are to check for instrumented aircraft data, radar returns, and possible atmospheric phenomena such as lenticular clouds or temperature inversions that can produce visual distortions,” she explained. Martinez added that UAPs captured on civilian cameras often lack the corroborating data needed for rigorous scientific assessment, underscoring the importance of coordinated reporting between pilots, air traffic controllers, and investigators.
Broader Context
The incident joins a growing list of recent UAP sightings reported by pilots and passengers worldwide, including the 2024 “high‑altitude vortex” over the Atlantic and the 2023 “glowing sphere” observed by a cargo crew in Alaska. While most of these events remain unexplained, officials emphasize that the majority do not pose an immediate threat to aviation safety. The Department of Defense’s UAP Task Force continues to compile reports, but it has not confirmed whether the Wisconsin footage will be added to its database. As the investigation proceeds, authorities urge anyone with additional sensor data—such as cockpit voice recordings or radar logs—to come forward, reinforcing a systematic approach to an issue that has long fascinated both the public and the scientific community.
