Pilot Report Unclassified Complete

237UAP00627

National Archives and Records Administration

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242 KB
External ID
d9f280563087e72d6c3e406ce1f486cc1f2138f2fdf038e3d0e95a078986c4f0
Confidence
85%
Credibility
90%

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Intelligence summary

On May 16, 2024, a Cirrus SR20 aircraft (N927PA) reported encountering a manned jetpack while on final approach to Palm Springs, CA. The incident occurred at an altitude of 3,700 feet, with no evasive action taken by the pilot.

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Aviation Safetypilot reportsUAP aviation incidentJetpackPalm SpringsUAPUFO

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Palm Springs, CA Incident Location Medium On May 16, 2024, a Cirrus SR20 aircraft (N927PA) reported encountering a manned jetpack while on final approach to Palm Springs, CA. The incident occurred at an
PALM SPRINGS, CA Incident Location Medium Date: 5/16/2024 1:31:00 PM (-07 PDT) Title: N927PA UFO-UAP ACTIVITY 05-16-2024 Latitude: 33.829666660000001 Latitude: -116.5066944 PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: PAL

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Jun 15, 2024

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Date: 5/16/2024 1:31:00 PM (-07 PDT) Title: N927PA UFO-UAP ACTIVITY 05-16-2024 Latitude: 33.829666660000001 Latitude: -116.5066944 PRELIM INFO FROM FAA OPS: PALM SPRINGS, CA/UFO-UAP ACTIVITY/1331P/PALM SPRINGS ATCT ADVISED N927PA, CIRRUS SR20, UNKN - PSP, REPORTED A MANNED JETPACK PASSING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT N BOUND AT 3,700 FEET WHILE ACFT WAS ON 7 MILE FINAL. NO EVASIVE ACTION TAKEN. LEO NOTIFICATION NOT REPORTED. WOC 7-3333 MO/GC Washington Operations Center DESCRIPTION