UFO seen by air crew in 1996

Summary

In January 1996, an Maerskair air crew reported a UFO during a flight between Stuttgart and Lahr. The object was observed for approximately 20 minutes, from takeoff until descent. They described a bright object, appearing blue-green that turned white, round in shape and larger than a star. It was seen at an altitude of 35,000 feet, west of the aircraft, and remained stationary throughout. The crew, including the first officer and cabin crew, observed it with the naked eye. The weather conditions were clear, increasing confusion about the object's nature.

This report was submitted to air traffic control and archived by military authorities. Despite the clarity of the observation and the number of witnesses, the object could not be identified. The detailed description and prolonged duration of the sighting highlight the unusual nature of the event, which did not fit conventional explanations such as aircraft, stars, or artificial lights.