Skeptoid #1007: The Pilots Who Landed at Area 51

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Brian Dunning

Skeptic, Social Sciences, Skepticism, Paranormal, Conspiracy Theories, Urban Legends, Science, History

4.6 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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True stories of the pilots who have tried to land at Area 51 — and what happened to them.

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0:00.0	Area 51 is said to be one of the most secure places in the entire world, but it's also
0:09.3	reasonably accessible, being located not far from Las Vegas.
0:13.6	And it also draws lots of curiosity from conspiracy theorists who believe the government
0:19.4	stores aliens and their spaceships there.
0:22.4	Put all of that together, and it's a recipe for lots of people trying to sneak in illegally.
0:28.4	What happens when they try?
0:31.0	We're going to find out right now on Skeptoid.
0:34.6	We're going to find out right now on Skeptoid.
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1:44.0	Death Valley is calling.
1:45.9	Are you ready to answer?
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