Pilot Report
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237UAP00199
National Archives and Records Administration
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A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL360. The phenomenon was described as multi-colored flashing lights leaving a contrail. Another aircraft in the vicinity suggested it might be reflections from a satellite.
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SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT
PRIMARY CODE: UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON
Date: 03:35 02/04/2023
Status: Closed
POD:
DEN
Reporting Facility: ZKC
Callsign:JBU1211
Aircraft:A21N
Tail Number:
Operator:JBU
Origin:JFK
Destination:LAS
New Destination:
Operator Type:Commercial
MOR Init:YES
MOR ID:ZKC-M-2023/02/03-0009
Paged:YES
REMARKS
Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon in front of them while W bound at FL360, 36NM S of MCI. The unknown
phenomenon was reported as multi-colored flashing lights and leaving a contrail/wake behind it. SWA2520 (B737 STL..PHX,
FL380) in trail reported the same phenomenon as possible reflections from a satellite. No evasive action reported by either
ACFT. UFO Hotline notified. AWO advised.
SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT | DATE: 2023-02-04T03:35 | POD: DEN | PAGE 1 of 1