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237UAP00333

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This report details a Skywatch incident involving multiple aircraft that observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) consisting of two bright white lights moving in circles at high altitude, which was not detected by radar.
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237UAP00349

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Incident report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near DCA on February 4, 2024, involving three lights flying at high altitude.
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237UAP00365

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) involving a general aviation aircraft at high altitude.
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237UAP00370

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This report details an incident involving a commercial aircraft that observed unidentified aerial phenomena during its flight. The UAP consisted of two maneuvering lights located at a significant distance from the aircraft and was not detected by air traffic control radar.
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237UAP00374

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This incident report details a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by a commercial aircraft, AAL1913, which reported a TCAS resolution advisory (RA) involving multiple unidentified objects while flying at FL 260. No radar returns were detected, and other aircraft in the vicinity also reported similar encounters.
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733667-001-011-0088

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This document details a meeting between FAA agents and personnel regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.
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733667-001-018-0015

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This document is a personnel statement from an FAA employee regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986. The report indicates that the FAA could not find any radar indications of other aircraft in the area during the reported incident.
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733667-001-029-0010

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from LeoRoy J. Stratman, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing his observations during the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987.
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733667-001-030-0001

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This document is an aircraft incident record detailing an event involving a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines on January 29, 1987, near McGrath, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft was involved in a minor incident categorized under general aviation.
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733667-001-016

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of facility operations from the Anchorage ARTCC on November 17, 1986, detailing various air traffic control activities, including an incident involving an unknown target observed by flight JL1628.
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237UAP00007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A pilot reported encountering a red unmanned aircraft while flying at altitude 090. The incident was investigated but no related DOD activity was found.
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20060474F 001 023 2023

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a press briefing by Mike McCurry discussing various topics including Iraq, Social Security, and the political climate in the United States during the late 1990s. The briefing highlights the President's efforts to build international support regarding Iraq, the importance of Social Security reform, and the administration's commitment to addre…
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[01/29/1998 - 10/19/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
34EDAB55.FIN r Exchange Mail DATE-TIME l/29/98 4: 12:01 PM FROM Wozniak, Natalie S. CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT January 29 McCurry Press Briefing [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Crowley, Philip J. CARBON COPY TEXT_BODY TRANSLATED_ATTACHMENT Dehqanzada, Yahya A. Luzzatto, Anne R. Rubin, Eric S. Wozniak, Natalie S. Benjamin, Daniel Blinken, Antony J. Gray, Wendy E. …
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733667-002-008-0131

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This document appears to be a correspondence requesting information regarding a specific encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight, dated February 25, 1997.
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733667-001-003-0010

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The document discusses a sighting of unidentified air traffic involving a C130 military flight and an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987. It mentions a breach of policy regarding the release of investigative materials related to the sighting.
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237UAP00485

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a reported UFO/UAP sighting involving a Cessna C560 aircraft near La Belle, Florida, on February 27, 2023. The pilot reported a very bright light passing off the left wing at an estimated altitude of 10,000 feet above the aircraft.
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733667-001-031-0029

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…who reported encountering strange lights over Alaska while flying a 747. The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Air Force confirmed the presence of a UFO on their radar during this event.
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20060474F 001 022 2023

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ase. It highlights the bizarre behavior exhibited by Williams before his disappearance and the subsequent speculation about alien involvement, as well as local UFO enthusiasts' reactions.
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[09/26/1997 - 02/27/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ail System Page l of 1 RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (ALL-IN-1 MAIL) CREATOR: Jonathan Orszag ( ORSZAG_J) (OPD) CREATION DATE/TIME:26-SEP-1997 14:04:22.16 SUBJECT: UFO NEARLY HIT 747 NEAR PHILADELPHIA, SWISSAIR SAYS TO: FAX (917034138622,Mary Matalin) READ:NOT READ TEXT: Date: 09/26/97 Time: 13:18 ( TLXAlMAIL_\F:917034138622\C:Mary Matalin\ BUFO nearly hit 747 n…
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733667-02-001-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747, piloted by Kenju Terauchi, encountered three UFOs during a flight over Alaska, with one UFO described as being larger than two aircraft carriers. The FAA initially confirmed radar tracking of the UFOs but later retracted the statement, attributing the radar blip to a duplicate image of the 747. Eyewitness accounts from the flight crew …