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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.

On September 15, 2023, American Airlines Flight 577 reported encountering unidentified aerial phenomena while flying over Liberal, Kansas. The UAP was described as lights emanating from unidentified objects at an altitude of 2,000 feet below the aircraft.

On September 15, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL662 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Liberal, Kansas. The UAP was described as lights emanating from unidentified objects at an altitude of 10,000 feet below the aircraft.

… phenomenon of satellite flaring caused by artificial satellites, particularly the SpaceX Starlink constellation, and how these flares can be misinterpreted as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). It provides methods for observers to identify and predict satellite flares and their implications for UAP reports.

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This document is a reprint of an article by Carl Sagan discussing unidentified flying objects (UFOs) published in the Encyclopedia Americana. It is sourced from the National Archives and highlights Sagan's contributions to the understanding of UFO phenomena.

A letter from a high school student, Francine Evans, requesting information on unidentified flying objects and Japan Air Lines pilots from the National Archives.

This document is a CIA report from 1950 discussing an article by German scientists on the topic of flying discs, which is believed to relate to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The report includes a translation of the article intended for publication in a German-language magazine in Chile.

This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a pilot flying at different altitudes over Shemya Air Force Base in 1949. The sightings describe the light's intensity, position relative to the aircraft, and weather conditions at the time.

The document discusses the lack of substantial evidence for UFOs despite extensive observations by professional astronomers. It highlights the skepticism within the scientific community regarding UFO sightings and mentions government investigations into the phenomenon, including the establishment of investigative panels and the potential for extraterrestrial…

This document details two sightings of an unidentified light by a B-29 aircraft on April 4, 1949, while flying at different altitudes. The sightings describe the light's position, intensity, and movement relative to the aircraft.

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.

…st inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112— [art II.) At 1927, PST, 9 January 1953, two (2) pilots assigned to this organization observed unidentified flying objects (lights) in the vicinity of Santa Ana, California stigation was conducted and a ‘ while. flying on a routine training mission. An inv 1 statement was obtained from the airc…

…well qualified, from a number of years flying experience, to accurately observe and record their observations. Neither had any preconceived opinions concerning unidentified flying objects, and seemed to be completely objective in relating their observations. All possibilities as to the source of this light have been examined with no identification being made…

… 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 OBJECT PASSED IN FRONT OF A/G IN A TURN TO THE LEFT AND DISAPPEARED ON HEADING OF 270° l ?…

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A report from a Skywatch incident involving a UFO sighting by the crew of a Canadair CRJ2 aircraft on February 6, 2017. The crew initially reported a white object following their aircraft, but after further investigation, it was determined to likely be another aircraft.

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.

…ort from the FAA regarding a UFO sighting by a pilot of a Mooney M20P aircraft near Nashville, TN, on June 25, 2023. The pilot reported observing a large brown object at an altitude of 2,000 feet, but did not take evasive action.

…document discusses a conversation regarding the observation of a UAP by pilots, focusing on the lack of turbulence experienced despite the proximity to a large object, which suggests advanced aerodynamic capabilities.