Evidence Explorer

A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by a general aviation aircraft at 16,000 feet.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying at 4,000 feet. The UAP was described as a white object that traveled around the aircraft but was not detected by ATC radar.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying at 11,000 feet near Denver International Airport. The UAP was described as red and blue, measuring 3 to 4 feet in diameter, and was not detected by ATC radar.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 40,000 feet near Wilmington, NC. The UAP was described as a white/metallic cylindrical object and was not detected on radar.

… a reported UAP sighting by a commercial flight in Alaska on February 20, 2023. The object was described as a round black object stationary at approximately 16,000 feet.

On August 16, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL1397 reported observing two bright lights while flying at 20,000 feet near Birmingham, AL. Multiple aircraft have reported similar sightings of these lights at various altitudes, with no evasive action taken.

A cargo aircraft crew reported observing irregular pulsating lights and a large black object while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.

A cargo aircraft captain reported seeing irregular pulsating lights that he believed to be a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.

On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified object on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the vicinity.

On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the area.

The document discusses various sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and evaluates the possibility of them being weather balloons. Multiple observations indicate that the objects were likely not balloons due to timing, altitude, and flight patterns inconsistent with balloon behavior.

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…30 hours item time, 2nd Lt James Henry Petty, AO- 1909758, departed from Misawa Air Base, APO.919 in an F=80C to join his element leader over Camp Haugen at 25,000 ft, Lt Petty was scheduled to fly observer for the element leader who was to prestice instrument flying. 2. The F-80C A EERE S was at 25,000 ft, orbiting to the left, indicating 320 mph, The unide…

… On 28 April 1950, at 1230 hours Item time, lst Et. was pilot- : ing an ¥-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of MAKKANAI (45° 23*N-142°%1'R) © at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object — as approximately 10,000 ft, seven (7) miles to his left on a heading of 180°flying at $00 - 650 mph.» The object:was in…

… | FIRST SIGHTING oe Hs | : {5 SECONDS | (Os ee aes “LOST SIGHT FOR IO'SECONDS = = sia (1) RELATIVE POSITION FIRST SIGHTING. “PILOT co HEADING NORTH 360° AT 30,000 FT AND SIGHTED OBJECT — o.. 7 MILES TO HIS” LEFT AT 10,000 FT HEADING | le | | ne PILOT ON “360° HEADING AT 30,000 FT AS OBJECT PASSED: IN FRONT OF A/C IN A TURN TO THE LEFT. AND DISAPPEARED ON HE…

… 1950, at 1230 hours Item time, lst Lt. James H. Harvey was pilot- ing an F-80C aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of WAKKANAI (45° 23'N-141°41'E) at 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object at approximately 10,000 ft, seven (7) miles to his left on a heading of 180°flying at 600 - 650 mph. The object was initi…

…on 2 April an unlmown object was onsarved moving from South to liorth across Draugnen ‘Siller Airport. Elevation of the ob ject appeared to be approximately 20,000 feet. It was in sight for a period of about 10 seconds traveling in a straight line, then disap-sared behind some thin stratus or cirrus clouds, speed is esti: ated to be in sxcass of 1,000. MPH. …

…speed. It mst have Seon vory high for _ there was no sound. ‘at all.) It mst have been large for it was so bright. “) The altitude: ‘pmst. have been between 50,000 to 150,900 altitude. Speed from us 4,000: to 8, 000. ‘MPH “Wastin Biere fe one minute. : AF434443 At 4 ‘e be 3 April 1952 2 AT APPROR: ‘87 45, “April. 2, 1952 . ee rN Round shaped: object, traveli…

… from ground, : . pie 4A. Observed at Ft Bragg y Be C., flying M E 2 % ° > 4 = n “ ret ~ red lights on the Eastern side of the object, Altitude appeared to be 3000-5000.:. . feet, bt this estimate is subject to considerable error as thers was no means of estimating the size of the object or other comparative data, Position in sky 45> a ; 50°, 4 i 5 4 ad ii a…

…a westerly direction at a very high speed. It appeared to traverse 30 degrees of arc in approximately two seconds. High cirrus clouds estimated at more that 20,000 feet altitude were present. The light disappeared from view behind the leading edge of the cloud. No air-— craft structure was visible. The light appeared to be elongated and traveling in a horizo…