Former U.S. Navy F/A-18 pilot and second airborne witness to the 2004 Tic Tac encounter, which she corroborated publicly in 2021.
Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich is a former U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot who, alongside Commander David Fravor, was airborne during the 2004 Tic Tac encounter off Southern California.
What did Alex Dietrich witness?
Flying as part of the two-aircraft section directed to investigate the radar contacts, Dietrich observed the same anomalous Tic Tac-shaped object. She has described the experience as unsettling and unlike anything in her training.
When did Dietrich speak publicly?
Dietrich corroborated Fravor's account in a widely viewed 60 Minutes segment in May 2021, lending independent confirmation as a second trained naval aviator.
Why does her testimony matter?
Independent corroboration from a second professional pilot strengthens the evidentiary weight of the Nimitz case.
Notable Testimonies
- 60 Minutes interview (2021)