Evidence Explorer

On February 5, 2023, Delta Flight 395 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL350 near Jackson, MS. The phenomenon consisted of approximately 10 lights moving in multiple directions, visible for 5-10 seconds before fading out.

On February 9, 2023, a Raytheon B300 aircraft (N378BG) reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon with white and red flashing lights while flying northwest at an altitude of 28,000 feet near Chanute, Kansas. No injuries or notifications were reported.

On February 10, 2023, UPS flight 1016 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL370 near Wilkes-Barre, PA. The crew observed bright lights from the 12 o'clock position but did not take evasive action.

On February 18, 2023, a Spirit Airlines flight reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at high altitude near Charleston, WV. The aircraft observed blinking lights off its left side but did not take evasive action.

This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a Gulfstream GLF4 aircraft on February 18, 2023, while flying over the Atlantic Ocean.

This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a pilot near Pedro Bay, Alaska, on March 9, 2023. The pilot reported seeing an illuminated object while flying at 14,000 feet, but lost sight of it in twilight conditions.

On March 22, 2023, Southwest Airlines flight SWA1307 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL410 near Lawrenceville, VA. The phenomenon was described as flashing lights observed from a distance of 100 miles, with no evasive action taken by the crew.

On April 10, 2023, UPS Flight 49 reported a bright white light identified as an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Saint Paul Island, Alaska. The event was noted by FAA operations and was consistent with satellite activity in the area.

On April 14, 2023, Frontier Airlines Flight 1024 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Macon, GA. The event involved two or three white blooming lights observed at high altitude, with no evasive action taken by the crew.

On April 15, 2023, a report from the FAA Operations indicated that a Sunwing Airlines flight (SWG615) encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying near Savannah, GA. The phenomenon consisted of three flashing lights moving above a thunderstorm, with no evasive action taken by the flight crew.

On April 16, 2023, Air Canada flight ACA1091 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of 3 to 5 flashing lights while flying at FL390 near Elkins, WV. The phenomenon was observed by additional aircraft, but no further notifications were made to law enforcement.

…details a report of a UFO/UAP sighting by a Gulfstream G280 aircraft near Gila Bend, AZ, on April 27, 2023. The aircraft reported observing a white oval-shaped unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL430.

On May 17, 2023, Aeromexico Flight 692 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon with three white lights while flying over San Antonio, Texas, at an altitude of 35,000 feet. No evasive action was taken by the crew.

On May 29, 2023, FedEx Flight 64 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon characterized by triangle lights that were brightening and dimming while flying over Miami, Florida. The incident occurred at an altitude of 40,000 feet in oceanic airspace, with no evasive action taken by the crew.

On June 10, 2023, a Copa Airlines flight reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying near Marathon, Florida. The phenomenon was described as a stationary white light that turned on and off periodically, with multiple aircraft in the vicinity reporting similar sightings. No evasive actions were taken, and there were no operational impacts.

On July 23, 2023, American Airlines Flight 821 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. The crew observed seven lights traveling westbound at the same altitude without taking evasive action.

On July 30, 2023, United Airlines flight UAL1409 reported observing an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of 15 bright lights while flying at FL260 near Lufkin, TX. The lights appeared suddenly and then quickly disappeared, with no evasive action taken by the crew.

On August 11, 2023, TACA 580, an A320 aircraft registered in El Salvador, reported encountering an unidentified aerial phenomenon with white flashing lights while flying at FL310 near Raleigh/Durham, NC.

On August 12, 2023, a Sun Country Airlines flight observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 20,000 feet near Florence, SC. The FAA was notified, but no evasive action was taken.

On August 21, 2023, a report from the FAA indicated that Spirit Airlines flight NKS797 encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 37,000 feet near Picayune, MS. The object was described as black and white and the size of a small aircraft. No evasive action was taken and no law enforcement was notified.