在51号区附近发生的无人驾驶飞机坠毁事件引发了封锁,但由于无法解释的碎片和保密性,官方的解释引起争议。 A drone crash near Area 51 triggered a lockdown, but officials' explanation is disputed due to unexplained debris and secrecy.

9月23日,一个神秘物体在51号区附近坠毁,导致内华达州设施以及375号公路附近公用土地被全面封锁。 A mysterious object crashed near Area 51 on September 23, triggering a full lockdown of the Nevada facility and surrounding public land near Highway 375, according to multiple reports. 虽然军方声称该物体是来自克里奇空军基地的无人驾驶飞机,但包括George Knapp和Joerg Arnu在内的调查人员以与已知无人驾驶飞机不符的碎片、烧毁了Joshua树、一条新建的出入道路和武装巡逻为由对解释提出异议。 While the military stated the object was an unmanned aircraft from Creech Air Force Base, investigators including George Knapp and Joerg Arnu dispute the explanation, citing debris inconsistent with known drones, burned Joshua trees, a newly built access road, and armed patrols. 没有官方细节说明坠机事件、原因或伤亡情况, 激起公众猜测及怀疑政府透明性, No official details about the crash, its cause, or any casualties have been released, fueling public speculation and skepticism about government transparency. 截至2025年10月31日,该事件的真实性质仍未披露。 As of October 31, 2025, the true nature of the incident remains undisclosed.