Evidence Explorer

The FAA is responding to significant public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot in November 1986. The agency is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.

This document is a memorandum from the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) detailing an unresolved UAP incident involving federal agents observing 'orbs launching orbs' near a sensitive national security site in the western United States in October 2023. The case remains unresolved as of June 2026, with various hypotheses considered but no definitive…

This document reports a sighting of an unidentified flying object by crew members of a reconnaissance squadron in Alaska on March 9, 1949. The object was observed at approximately 4,000 feet with an estimated speed of 200 knots.

The document provides an analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by the US Air Force, detailing various incidents involving flying objects, their characteristics, and witness accounts.

This report discusses Swedish perceptions of guided missile sightings over Sweden in 1949, indicating that they were largely considered natural phenomena or misidentified aircraft, despite the recovery of a V-2 missile from German experiments during WWII.

This document details observations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) made by FBI Special Agents during a visit to a witness's home in the Northeastern US on November 11, 2024. The agents documented various light phenomena, including pulsating lights and erratic movements, and attempted to capture photographic evidence.

The document discusses various theories regarding the nature and propulsion of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), suggesting that they may not be solid objects or could be supported by unconventional means. It emphasizes the need for further investigation into the characteristics of these phenomena.

Analysis of a UAP incident over Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, observed by U.S. Army service members, suggests the object may have been a result of backscattering of sunlight rather than an unknown aerial phenomenon.

This document contains a series of reports on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, indicating that several incidents were investigated and determined not to be weather balloons. The sightings involved objects with distinct characteristics, including rapid acceleration and maneuverability.

This document contains an email communication regarding a near-miss incident involving a Swissair 747 and an unidentified flying object (UFO) near Philadelphia. The pilot and copilot provided differing descriptions of the object, which was reported to have passed dangerously close to the aircraft at 23,000 feet.

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This document discusses the mysterious disappearance of truck driver Devin Williams in Arizona, drawing parallels to the famous Travis Walton abduction case. 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.

…e Air Force Base, observers at Clinton County AFB and the pilot of an aircraft flying from Dayton to Washington reported an unidentified object in the sky. All reports agreed as to the color and general appearance of the object, and as to the fact that its light at times/visibio through a light overoast. © All agreed also tmt it wes seen to the southwest, Ho…

This document pertains to a report to Congress regarding the classification and exemption of information related to the United States Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada, under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. It discusses the implications of classified information and the legal framework surrounding its disclosure.

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The document outlines new reporting requirements for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and their implications for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in relation to the Department of Defense (DOD). It emphasizes the need for clear differentiation between UAPs and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in reporting to avoid confusion and ensure accurate data …

…ount in large measure for their inability to identify the objects. On the other hand, if they were actually seeing enemy missiles, for example, the majority of reports CONPBIDENTIAL Declassification Authority: NND 57565

The 'Go Fast' case involves a U.S. Navy F/A-18F pilot recording an unidentified object over the Atlantic Ocean in January 2015. Analysis by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) concluded that the object did not exhibit anomalous performance characteristics, with assessed speeds ranging from 5 mph to 92 mph at an altitude of approximately 13,000 fe…

…e retina of the eye. Then, of course, everyone from time to time mistakes sane more or less familiar object for another object, A probable explanation for many reports of unidentified aerial phenomena is that the object is really something quite familiar, such as an airoraft, a light, or a bird. The observer simply fails to identify it correctly. These error…