Unusual Government Surveillance Aircraft Circles 49Ers Game

WHO:

NY Post - The U-2, also known as the “Dragon Lady,” flew over the game.

Drudge Report - Described the aircraft as a rare government spy plane.

WHAT:

NY Post - The U-2 performed a flyover during the 49ers game.

Drudge Report - Reported that a rare government spy plane was spotted flying over the 49ers game.

WHERE:

NY Post - The flyover took place over a 49ers game.

WHEN:

NY Post - The flyover occurred on Monday night.

WHY:

NY Post - The article does not state why the U-2 flew over the game.

HOW:

NY Post - The aircraft was identified as a U-2, also called the “Dragon Lady.”

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:40 UTC)

A rare government spy plane flew over the 49ers game on Monday night. The aircraft was identified as a U-2, also known as the “Dragon Lady.” No reason for the flyover was reported.