Racetrack UAP over Asheville, NC 10/7/24

Racetrack UAP over Asheville, NC 10/7/24
Location: Asheville, NC

Date: October 7^(th), 2024

Time: 10:16pm to 10:30pm EST

Duration: 15 minutes

Number of witnesses: 1

Description of sighting: Multiple “Racetrack” UAP above Asheville, NC

Best Clip - 10:26pm: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kasFDq\_KwDY&t=57s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kasFDq_KwDY&t=57s)

10:16pm: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxz27aCflL0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxz27aCflL0)

10:21pm: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S908tdtBw4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S908tdtBw4)

**Based on research of other Racetrack UAPs (Ben Hansen @ Hypocenter 101),** **this case was most likely Starlink**, but I believe the footage should be shared as it demonstrates the risks to flight safety when pilots see unexpected and distracting objects in the sky.

While on DL975 from New York to Atlanta on 10/7/24, I witnessed Racetrack UAP above Asheville, NC starting at 10:16pm EST and ending at approximately 10:30pm in the Northwest portion of the sky. There were at least 2 smaller light orbs (possibly metallic orbs witnessed by U.S. government). This reminded me of the other Racetrack UAP seen by pilots. There appeared to be a larger craft that was being surrounded/escorted by the smaller light orbs. I captured a few video clips of the UAP showing the changes in light and direction. The UAP would brighten to a strong white light then fade out of view. The large craft was the brightest of the group during peak luminosity at 1:06 in the 10:26pm video. The UAP moved faster both vertically and horizontally than surrounding aircraft. It is easier to view the UAP when they are dim by using a Negative filter over the videos. The 10:21pm video clip includes the pilot announcing the flight's descent and it's possible that you can hear him reacting to the UAP as they appear. There is a slight hesitation in his speech as one of the UAP brightens.

The best clip is the 10:26pm clip and the picture was clipped from the 1:06 timestamp. The light source on the right side of the picture is definitely a plane (possibly N140SX or DAL962). Flight navigation lights are clearly visible on the plane.  The light sources on the left side of the video are the UAP. I have attempted to verify if the light sources were helicopters or military aircraft using Flight-radar, but it does not appear that there were other aircraft making the movements that I witnessed or flying in the target area at the elevation that the lights were. 

Videos were filmed on iPhone 12 and uploaded without edits. Flight tracker: [https://www.flightradar24.com/2024-10-08/02:22/20x/DAL975/3771d423](https://www.flightradar24.com/2024-10-08/02:22/20x/DAL975/3771d423)