Payam Javan: Federal investigators have opened a probe into a mysterious aircraft crash near the highly secretive Area 51, after unusual items were discovered at the site weeks later. The incident began on September 23, when an aircraft belonging to the U.S. Air Force’s 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base went down in the Nevada desert. Although no injuries were reported, military authorities immediately sealed off the area and restricted nearby airspace, citing national security concerns.

Nearly two weeks later, on October 3, Air Force investigators revisited the site and made an unexpected discovery. According to official statements, an inert training bomb body and an unrelated aircraft panel were found at the crash location—items that had not been present during the initial cleanup. Officials confirmed the materials had been placed there after the area was secured, prompting fears of tampering and potential security breaches.

In response, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) have launched a joint inquiry to determine the origin and purpose of the foreign materials. While authorities have released only a single photo and declined to comment on the aircraft type, online speculation suggests the downed vehicle may have been a classified military drone. The discovery has reignited public fascination with Area 51, long associated with UFO lore and covert government projects.

The renewed attention comes as an old CIA report detailing early Area 51 operations resurfaces online, further fueling theories about secret tests and unexplained aerial phenomena. Despite growing public pressure, officials have not clarified who placed the items at the crash site or why. For now, the incident remains unresolved — a blend of confirmed facts and unanswered questions that continue to feed the enduring mystery surrounding one of America’s most secretive locations.