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The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.

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… with no smoke; the fourth pass appeared from 10 to 7 o'clock at which location the object appeared to split into two vertical formations amd disappear in that stationary position. In all cases, the object appeared to fade away gradually. The duration of sightings varied from two to four minutes, th 3. The right scanner reported observing a flying object at …

This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…

This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…

This document outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency …

The document details a site survey conducted by the FBI regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) observed by a local resident over the past three years. The survey includes photographic evidence and descriptions of the area where UAP activity has been reported.

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) 1 An AARO Information Paper Correlations of Starlink 1 Satellite Flaring with UAP Observations December 2024 Introduction With the advent of satellite communication mega-constellations including the SpaceX Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, Amazon Kuiper, and Chinese G60 constellations, there are currently thousands of art…

UNCLASSIFIED UAP Attribution: The assessed natural or artificial source of the phenomenon and includes solar, weather, tidal events; U.S. Government, scientific, industry, and private activities; and foreign (allied or adversary) government, scientific, industry, and private activities. UAP Risk: A safety hazard to persons, materiel, or information (e.g., fr…

This document details a site survey conducted by FBI Special Agents in December 2024, focusing on areas where Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) activity was previously observed in November 2024. The agents documented their observations and findings, noting the absence of unusual activity or evidence of UAP presence during their survey.

On May 25, 2024, a Gulfstream GLF5 aircraft (N513MA) reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying northwest at FL430 near Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. The UAP was described as a group of hovering lights, with multiple aircraft also confirming the sighting.

The document details observations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) reported by a resident in the Northeastern US, including video evidence and personal accounts of anomalous lights and objects.

This document outlines UAP reporting trends from 1996 to November 20, 2023, as reviewed and cleared for public release by the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).

This document is an unresolved UAP report from the FBI detailing a forensic sketch interview conducted with a former U.S. Army intelligence officer who observed a UAP over Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs in 2022.

This document details an interview conducted by the FBI regarding multiple UAP sightings reported by a witness in the Northeastern US. The witness describes various encounters with lights in the sky, their characteristics, and attempts to analyze them using ADSB data.

On October 28, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL2928 reported a UAP sighting while flying at FL350 near Lynchburg, VA. The aircraft observed three bright lights without taking evasive action. FedEx flight 1402 also reported a similar UAP sighting.

On November 3, 2023, a Pilatus PC12 aircraft (N822NG) reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying near Yardley, PA. The UAP was observed at an altitude of 1,200 feet above the aircraft and was indicated to be an aircraft by lights, but it was not in communication with air traffic control.

On December 23, 2023, United Airlines flight UAL1605 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while en route from Los Angeles to Baltimore. The UAP exhibited erratic movement and was not detected on air traffic control radar.

On February 17, 2024, United Airlines flight UAL2484 reported encountering an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying at 37,000 feet near Ardmore, Oklahoma. The UAP was characterized by 1-5 white lights exhibiting varying brightness and moving both vertically and horizontally, with the lights appearing and disappearing rapidly. Other aircraft in th…

On June 15, 2024, United Airlines flight 1835 reported encountering a 4-foot red and blue unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying southbound at 11,000 feet near Denver, Colorado. The UAP was not detected on air traffic control radar, and no evasive action was taken by the flight crew.