“Large Silver Object”: NetJets Pilots Report Near Miss At 15,800 Feet Over New York

Over the weekend, pilots flying a NetJets Bombardier Global 6500 from New York to Colombia reported to air traffic control staff that they had experienced a near miss while climbing out of the ‘Big Apple.’ The private jet is said to have had a close call with a “large silver object,” as detailed in ATC transmissions that have been doing the rounds online. However, it managed to continue to its destination.