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237UAP00495

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On March 14, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL421 reported a shiny white object with amber hue lights while flying at FL350 near Nashville, TN. The object was noted to be at a significantly higher altitude than the aircraft.
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237UAP00529

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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237UAP00539

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On August 16, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL1397 reported observing two bright lights while flying at 20,000 feet near Birmingham, AL. Multiple aircraft have reported similar sightings of these lights at various altitudes, with no evasive action taken.
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237UAP00553

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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237UAP00554

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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237UAP00567

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On October 28, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL2928 reported a UAP sighting while flying at FL350 near Lynchburg, VA. The aircraft observed three bright lights without taking evasive action. FedEx flight 1402 also reported a similar UAP sighting.
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237UAP00587

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On December 22, 2023, American Airlines flight AAL2003 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while en route from Dallas-Fort Worth to Seattle, near Pocatello, ID.
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237UAP00613

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 20, 2024, American Airlines flight AAL2054 reported observing an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 37,000 feet near Crestview, Florida. The phenomenon was described as three white lights making tight spirals at an altitude of 45,000 feet, but it was not detected by air traffic control radar.
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237UAP00632

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On July 5, 2024, American Airlines flight 1913 reported UAP activity while en route from Chicago O'Hare to Phoenix. The crew experienced a Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisory (RA) due to two slow-moving aircraft and another aircraft traveling in the opposite direction, all reported to be light grey in color. No radar returns were de…
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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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733667-001-015-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It details communications between various air traffic control sectors and the flight during the time of the incident.
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733667-001-015-0019

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications between aircraft, specifically involving Japan Airlines flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69. The communication details the position of traffic and requests for the Japan Airlines flight to turn on its landing lights.
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733667-001-030-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.
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733667-001-002

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…
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733667-001-011-0088

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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UAP D084 USArmy Flying Saucer Study 1949

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a memorandum from the US Army dated April 5, 1949, concerning an evaluation study of the flying saucer phenomenon. It indicates that investigations found no evidence linking the sightings to foreign powers.
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237UAP00611

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ted observing three bright lights exhibiting rapid and dramatic movements at high altitude near Lamar, Colorado. The lights were also seen by another aircraft, American 2514, but were not detected on TCAS, although they appeared on ATC facility radar.
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315834700

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
315834700
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733667-002-004-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication involving an individual associated with various aeronautics and aerial phenomena organizations, indicating a network of professionals engaged in the study of unidentified aerial phenomena.
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23857122-0457-180273-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ve report on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and the investigations conducted by various agencies, including the Air Force. It includes findings from early American reports, discussions with consulting agencies, and evaluations of remaining reports related to UAP.