237UAP00017
AI Summary
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by the pilot of United Airlines flight UAL976 on August 19, 2012, near GAI.
Key Findings
- Pilot reported sighting a circular, silver-colored UFO at 12,500 feet. - The sighting occurred 5 NM SE of GAI. - No other aircraft on the same route reported seeing the object. - Radar playback conducted with negative findings.
OCR Text
SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT PRIMARY CODE: OTHER Date: 04:08 08/19/2012 Status: Closed POD: DEN Reporting Facility: PCT Callsign:UAL976 Aircraft:B772, BOEING, 777-200 Tail Number: Operator:UAL Origin:OMDB Destination: New Destination:IAD Operator Type: Paged:NO REMARKS PIC reported sighting an unidentified flying object 5 NM SE of GAI around 12,500 feet, circular shape, silver color. PCT was notified to report event as prescribed in FAA Order JO 7110.65U Section 8 paragraph9-8-1.JBU1260, same route 25 miles behind UAL976 did not see the object. No targets received on ADAPT or by EADS. 2345: EADS conducted a playback of RADAR tapes covering the time period of the UFO sighting reported by UAL976 with negative findings, NFA. SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT | DATE: 2012-08-19T04:08 | POD: DEN | PAGE 1 of 1
Metadata
- Agency
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- Classification
- UNCLASSIFIED
- Department
- NARA
- Catalog source
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