Commercial Air

Report COM-2023-636

While descending toward Newark, New Jersey, the reporting airline captain observed a black, ring-shaped object at close range. The object, described as roughly the size of a small SUV, passed the aircraft off the right side at an estimated distance of ~300 ft. The witness was unable to determine the object’s motion characteristics and reported no effects on onboard systems.

Date of occurrence: Jun 16, 2023
Location: 12,000’ MSL descent into Newark International Airport (EWR)
Reported duration: 45 seconds
Observers: 2
Objects: 1

The published account

What was reported

Witness background

ASA analyst notes

Context from the published report

Read this as a documented witness account.

Reported descriptions and estimates are attributed to the witness or published source. This page does not independently establish the object’s identity, origin, or reported capabilities.

Dive in Deeper

Support ASA as a Paid member and get access to AMAs with witnesses, ASA panels, free merch, and more!

Become a Member