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237UAP00476

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 16, 2023, a report from FAA operations indicated a sighting of a dark object, possibly a UAS or balloon, by Alaska Airlines flight ASA688 while en route from Seattle to Las Vegas.
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237UAP00477

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by Frontier Airlines Flight 2300 while en route from Dallas/Fort Worth to Philadelphia. The sighting occurred at an altitude of 35,000 feet, approximately 85 nautical miles southwest of Charleston, West Virginia.
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237UAP00486

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 27, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL2640 reported a sighting of a UAP while flying over the Gulf of Mexico at an altitude of 34,000 feet. The pilot captured video footage of the incident and intends to share it on social media after landing.
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237UAP00489

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On March 5, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL1030 reported a sighting of a 'jet pack man' at 500 feet above the aircraft while approaching Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. No evasive action was taken, and there was no impact on operations.
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237UAP00534

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a report from FAA operations regarding a UFO/UAP sighting by a Sunwing Airlines flight near Jacksonville, Florida, on August 5, 2023. The aircraft reported bright circling lights maneuvering at high altitudes without taking evasive action.
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237UAP00549

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of a UFO/UAP sighting by United Airlines flight 665 near Yardley, PA, on August 28, 2023. The aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon at 12,000 feet without taking evasive action.
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237UAP00550

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of a UFO sighting by United Airlines flight 1560 near Philadelphia, PA, on August 28, 2023. The flight reported a large white unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 11,500 feet.
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237UAP00566

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On October 28, 2023, United Airlines flight UAL541 reported observing a UFO/UAP activity while flying at an altitude of 50,000 to 60,000 feet near Buffalo, NY. The sighting involved a light that split into two and moved in a crisscross pattern. No evasive action was taken by the flight crew.
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237UAP00595

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of a UFO/UAP sighting by United Airlines flight 1715 near San Antonio, Texas, on January 13, 2024. The flight crew observed a white and blue unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 7,000 feet.
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237UAP00608

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On February 4, 2024, a report from the FAA Operations indicated a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) near Houston, Texas, involving Spirit Airlines flight 1337. The UAP was described as silver in color and comparable in size to a small business jet, flying less than 1,000 feet above the aircraft at an altitude of FL320.
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237UAP00619

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This document details a reported UFO sighting by United Airlines flight 1986 near Oakland, CA, on March 6, 2024. The aircraft observed a black UFO at a close distance while in flight.
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237UAP00624

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On April 7, 2024, Spirit Airlines flight 2321 reported encountering five unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) with white lights while flying at 26,000 feet near Orlando, Florida. No evasive action was taken, and no other aircraft reported similar sightings.
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Project Blue Book UFO Sightings — Image 001

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
SAUCERS OVER HaRry 6. sanues, senior ain ROUTE TRAFFIC LONTROLLER FOR THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS ADMINISTRATIONWAS IN [SHARGE OF THE WATIONAL AIRPORT, WASHINGTON, 0.C.,A.R.T. CONTROL CENTER ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 19, 1952. “TBRIEFY,"HE STATES INA NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, "...0UR JOB 18 TO CONSTANTLY MONITOR THE SKIES ARGUND THE NATIONS CAPITOL WITH THE ELECTRONIC EYE OF …
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733667-001-003-0020

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This document is a record of a phone call made by Mr. Bruce Maccabee regarding the status of materials related to the JAL 1628 UFO incident. It discusses the request for materials, including transcripts and photos, and mentions an unauthorized disclosure investigation.
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733667-001-020-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …
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733667-02-001-0036

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The document discusses a resurgence of public interest in UFOs, highlighting a recent sighting by a Japan Airlines pilot and the potential for increased media coverage and governmental scrutiny.
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23857122-1266-487903-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…y) Director of Intelligence REPORT NO. AFXOI FLYOBRPT 5-52 PAGE 1 OF 2 PAGES Hgqs Tenth Air Force 1. On 20 duly 1952 at 05558, CAPTAIN CASEY PIERMAN of CAPITAL AIRLINES was in the coekpit of his De-l; aircraft performing a check list prior to take- off from WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT, WASHINGTON D.C. The aircraft was on the parking ramp heading 020°, CAPTAI…
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733667-02-001-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA reported an incident involving a Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane that encountered strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The lights reportedly followed the aircraft for about 50 miles.
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733667-02-001-0023

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This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air…
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23857122-0463-187325-0004

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Fd : SEGRET HARVEY SIGHTING SECOND SIGHTING 5S SECONDS el ee (2) INCLOSURE # | 360° AT 30,000 FT (1) | FIRST SIGHTING ) { 5 SECONDS LOST SIGHT FOR IO SEGONDS (1) RELATIVE POSITION FIRST SIGHTING. PILOT HEADING NORTH 360° AT 30,000 FT AND SIGHTED OBJECT 7 MILES TO HIS LEFT AT 10000 FT HEADING 180° (1) i LT HARVEY (2) PILOT ON 360° HEADING AT 30,000 FT AS OBJE…