Chilean Army Aircraft Encounters Cigar-Shaped UFO Near Santiago
In 2000, the crew of a Chilean Army aircraft flying south of Santiago observed a long, cigar-shaped object that flew parallel to the plane for two minutes before disappearing at extremely high speed. The Santiago radar control centre had detected the object and alerted the crew minutes earlier; Captain Rodrigo Bravo Garrido investigated the case.
Background
In 2000, the crew of a Chilean Army plane flying south of Santiago observed a long cigar-shaped UFO, brilliant gray, that flew parallel to the aircraft for two minutes before disappearing at extremely high speed along the mountain coast.
The object was detected by the Santiago radar control center, which notified the crew minutes before.
The Incident
The crew observed the cigar-shaped object flying parallel for two minutes.
It then disappeared at extremely high speed along the mountain coast.
- Location: South of Santiago
- Object description: Long, cigar-shaped, brilliant gray
Detection
The object was detected by the Santiago radar control center.
Radar simultaneously confirmed the extraordinary movements.
The center notified the crew minutes before the sighting.
Investigation
Captain Rodrigo Bravo Garrido investigated the case.
Significance
This case had a major effect on Chilean military attitudes toward UAP.
Key Facts
- Date: 2000
- Witnesses: Crew of Chilean Army plane
- Duration: Two minutes of parallel flight
- Confirmation: Radar detection and notification