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UAP D077 Unresolved Case Analysis Update Western United States Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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…
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DoW UAP D080 Narrative 2 Western US Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the firsthand narrative from a witness regarding multiple incidents of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed in the western United States in October 2023. The witness, a federal law enforcement special agent, describes several encounters with orb-like lights and red lights that exhibited unusual movement and behavior.
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Records from the Federal Aviation Administration Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Records from the Federal Aviation Administration Relating to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena This series consists of copies of Government, Government-provided, or Government-funded records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, technologies of unknown origin, and non-human intelligence (or equivalent subjects by any other name with the specific and s…
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AARO Brief ATB

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO Brief outlines the mission and responsibilities of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on the identification and resolution of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) that pose potential threats to national security.
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733667-001-003-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a white paper summarizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.
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733667-001-003-0039

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the investigation of the JAL flight #1628 incident, which involved a reported UFO sighting. It discusses the release of information related to the investigation and addresses concerns about the availability of transcripts to the public.
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733667-001-018-0016

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Anthony M. Wylie, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the Federal Aviation Administration, regarding the radar data analysis of an incident involving flight JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986.
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733667-002-008-0022

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has generated significant public interest, prompting the FAA to offer a detailed information package for purchase.
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733667-001-003-0037

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Dr. Richard F. Haines, a NASA scientist, to the FAA requesting information and transcripts related to the Japan Airlines flight 1628 incident and another unidentified aerial phenomena sighting in Alaska.
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23857122-0457-180273-0393

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Ltr, ERH, to CG, ANC, Subjs Analysis of Proj. "Grudge" Reported Incidents The description of incident No. 40 is inconsistent with the appearance of balloon flight No. 11. Also, in consideratior of the prevailing upper winds, it is very unlikely that the balloons would have gone more than a few miles westward of Alamogordo, although it must be admitted that a…
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733667-001-001-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an order form from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding records available for the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It provides instructions for ordering records related to the incident.
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733667-002-002-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane on November 17, 1986, where the pilot reported being followed by an unidentified object. Air traffic controllers tracked a radar image that coincided with the pilot's report. The document also includes differing opinions on the sighting, suggesting it could be a natural phenome…
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237UAP00052

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by a general aviation aircraft on May 21, 2021.
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237UAP00063

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by a general aviation aircraft on August 22, 2021.
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237UAP00068

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon encountered by a general aviation aircraft on September 12, 2021.
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237UAP00095

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch incident report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by a general aviation aircraft on August 6, 2022.
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237UAP00104

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by a general aviation aircraft on August 14, 2022.
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237UAP00112

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena by a general aviation aircraft on September 17, 2022.
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237UAP00116

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by a general aviation aircraft on September 27, 2022.
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237UAP00130

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch incident report detailing an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon by a general aviation aircraft on November 11, 2022.