Evidence Explorer

A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.

This document discusses an incident involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane that reported being followed by an unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. Air traffic controllers tracked an image on radar that appeared to follow the aircraft, leading to an FAA investigation.

The document discusses the cultural impact of UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.

The document is a catalog of various publications related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena, including books, newsletters, and monographs. It lists authors, prices, and ordering information for each publication, indicating a focus on the cultural and investigative aspects of UFOs.

This document details a report of a UFO/UAP sighting by a Cirrus SR22 aircraft near Patuxent River, MD, on August 31, 2023. The pilot reported seeing a silver UAP at an altitude of 500 feet below their aircraft while flying southbound at 7,000 feet.

This document details a report from FAA operations regarding a UFO/UAP sighting by a China-registered aircraft, EVA 008, near San Francisco, CA. The aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon during its flight, but air traffic control did not observe any UAP on radar.

This document details a report of a UFO/UAP sighting by a Cessna C208 aircraft near Victoria, Texas, on March 29, 2024. The aircraft reported a white UAP at its 12 o'clock position while flying southwest at 4,000 feet.

On July 15, 2023, Jazz 653, a Canada-registered De Havilland DH8D aircraft, reported a stationary UAP at an altitude of 20,000 to 22,000 feet near Seattle, WA. The UAP was later observed moving northbound. No evasive action was taken by the aircraft.

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 February 23, 2024, a Gulfstream GLF5 aircraft (N5430G) reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying over Wilmington, NC. The UAP was described as two stationary white lights at an altitude of 49,000 feet, but it was not detected on radar.

This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) activity involving Spirit Airlines flight 1777 near Wilmington, NC, on February 23, 2024. The UAP was described as two stationary white lights at a high altitude, which were not detected on radar.

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.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines pilot, dated March 9, 1987, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration.

This document contains various reports and correspondence regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during the late 1940s, particularly focusing on incidents reported in Virginia, Arkansas, and California. The reports include descriptions of the objects, their movements, and the reactions of witnesses, including military …

The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.

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…

A request for information regarding a UAP incident from March 15, 1977, directed to the National Archives and Records Administration.