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British Airways Pilot Reports Silver Object, No Collision Risk

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC · How we work

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A British Airways pilot reported a shiny, silver object near a Boeing 777 over England.
The object measured about the size of four toasters and passed 50 feet above the right wing.
The sighting occurred at 6,000 ft, a mile southeast of Burntcommon on June 24.
The UK Airprox Board classified the incident A-grade risk but found no collision danger.
The flight continued to New York City and landed on schedule without delay.

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Story summary

A British Airways pilot reported a shiny, silver object near a Boeing 777 over England.
The object measured about the size of four toasters and passed 50 feet above the right wing.
The sighting occurred at 6,000 ft, a mile southeast of Burntcommon on June 24.
The UK Airprox Board classified the incident A-grade risk but found no collision danger.
The flight continued to New York City and landed on schedule without delay.