Near-abduction of Mexican pilot Carlos de los Santos after 3 UFOs took control of his plane, 1975
Analysis Summary
Carlos de los Santos
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
Carlos is a former commercial pilot with 32 years of experience. On May 3, 1975, while flying from Ixtapa to Mexico City, he encountered three unidentified flying objects. The objects flew close to his plane, one of them impacting the aircraft. Carlos lost control of the plane for about 18 minutes while the objects surrounded him. He communicated with air traffic control during this time. After the encounter, he experienced ongoing interest in UFOs and had two meetings with individuals he described as Men in Black, who warned him to stay silent about his experience. This incident changed his perspective on UFOs and left him with many unanswered questions.
Program Intelligence Analysis
Carlos De Los Santos recounts his extraordinary experience of encountering three UFOs while piloting a plane in 1975, which resulted in damage to his aircraft and loss of control for 18 minutes. He also describes subsequent encounters with Men in Black who warned him to keep silent about his experience.
Carlos experienced a close encounter with UFOs that impacted his aircraft and led to a significant loss of control.
Carlos De Los Santos
“I was flying in the company of three objects at that I was very nervous and I begin to mourn.”
Managed by: Mexicana Airlines
Documented UFO encounter during flight
Carlos experienced three unidentified flying objects (UFOs) flying close to his aircraft, which impacted it, causing damage to the landing gear.
Carlos lost control of his aircraft for approximately 18 minutes while the UFOs were present.
Carlos had two encounters with Men in Black who warned him to remain silent about his experience.
Encounter Context
Factual Detailsflying from Ixtapa to Mexico City
Mexico City, mexico
medical evaluation due to health concerns after the incident
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provided by Carlos, a former commercial pilot, details a close encounter with multiple unidentified flying objects while flying a Piper Comanche. His experience includes specific details about the objects, corroboration from air traffic control radar, and the impact on his aircraft, which adds to the credibility of his claims.
While flying, Carlos observed three dark gray discs flying closely around his aircraft, causing him to lose control.
“I was flying in the company of three objects at that I was very nervous and I begin to mourn has a Kill”
The discs maintained close proximity to the aircraft, and one object impacted the plane, causing damage.
“a third object rushes from the 12th clock of my position to the windshield of the airplane”
After approximately 18 minutes, the objects departed, allowing Carlos to regain control of the aircraft.
“the three objects made a 270 degree turn in radius of less than three miles”
Carlos underwent medical evaluations due to concerns about his health after the encounter.
“the authorities suspected that my health was not good possibly perhaps there's many things to think”
Carlos saw three dark gray discs around his aircraft
Communication with air traffic control
Carlos felt a loss of control and rising altitude
Loss of control over the aircraft's systems
Appearance: dark gray discs with no visible seams or screws
Appearance: men in black with similar characteristics
Message: told him to remain silent about his experience
“if you appreciate your life don't talk anymore”
Five Observables (4/5)
Carlos observed three dark gray discs flying closely around his aircraft, one of which impacted the plane.
The encounter involved multiple objects impacting an aircraft and the subsequent involvement of Men in Black, making it a significant case in UFO history.
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