237UAP00218
AI Summary
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of white flashing lights while flying at 37,000 feet. The incident occurred on February 14, 2023, and was later attributed to reflections from Low Earth Orbit satellites.
Key Findings
- Incident occurred on February 14, 2023, at 10:25. - Aircraft involved: A321, operated by AAL, flying from SEA to DFW. - Unidentified aerial phenomenon reported as white flashing lights. - NORAD was briefed on the report. - Incident consistent with sunrise reflections off Low Earth Orbit satellites.
OCR Text
SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT PRIMARY CODE: UNIDENTIFIED AERIAL PHENOMENON Date: 10:25 02/14/2023 Status: Closed POD: DEN Reporting Facility: ZLC Callsign:AAL1470 Aircraft:A321 Tail Number: Operator:AAL Origin:SEA Destination:DFW New Destination: Operator Type:Commercial Paged:NO REMARKS Aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while SE bound at 37,000 feet, 90 NM W of DBS. The unknown phenomenon was white flashing lights. This report is consistent with sunrise reflections off Low Earth Orbit satellites. NORAD briefed on report. OMIC will file MOR. SKYWATCH INCIDENT REPORT | DATE: 2023-02-14T10:25 | POD: DEN | PAGE 1 of 1
Metadata
- Agency
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- Classification
- UNCLASSIFIED
- Department
- NARA
- Catalog source
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