The UFO Phenomenon

The Netherlands is now encouraging pilots to report UFO encounters

By T.K. Randall
October 23, 2024

Image: Boeing 737 Cockpit During Flight
Credit: John Christian Fjellestad / CC BY 4.0 (adapted) Given the increasing amount of attention the UFO phenomenon has been receiving in the US in recent years, it is perhaps no surprise that authorities in countries outside of the United States would also begin to take the topic more seriously as well - especially with regard to any risks that such objects might pose to aircraft within their airspace.

Earlier this month, for example, the Dutch Safety Board made a move to suggest that it would now be accepting reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) by 'aviation professionals'.

The board, which runs independently of the Dutch government, is responsible for investigating any serious accidents that occur in the Netherlands, whether that be on the ground or in the air.

As such, reports of encounters with unknown aerial vehicles is of legitimate concern.The news that the board would be taking the subject more seriously came following its correspondence with UFO group UAP Coalition Netherlands.

"As a Coalition, we are pleased to report that the OVV (Dutch Safety Board) has indicated that it wants to receive reports of UAP from Dutch aviation professionals," the coalition wrote.

"Airspace can be endangered by experiences with UAP, so it is positive that an independent administrative body wants to gain more insight into this and takes reports seriously."

"We see this as recognition and an important step towards achieving our goal."

Source: Sentinel News

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