About this episode

The episode explores the mysterious UFO incident in Aurora, Texas, where an airship crashed in 1897, leaving behind questions and legends.

On April 17, 1897, the small town of Aurora, Texas woke up to the sound of a mysterious airship crashing nearby. It supposedly destroyed a local judge's windmill, scattering debris across the property, leaving behind a pilot described as "not of this world." The remains of the unknown visitor were said to have been buried in the town cemetery. Over a century of unanswered questions has kept the legend alive — leaving many to wonder if the truth is six feet underground.

Topics covered

• UFOs
• historical events
• mysteries
• legends
• Texas history

Keywords

• UFO
• Aurora
• Texas
• 1897
• airship
• mystery
• legend
• crash
• pilot
• cemetery

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Aurora, Texas

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