Evidence Explorer

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.

This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by Frontier Airlines flight 1164 near Southern Pines, NC on April 17, 2023. The phenomenon consisted of two intermittent flashing lights traveling southeast at an altitude of 35,000 feet.

On April 18, 2023, Delta Flight 1508 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon with multiple lights while en route from Atlanta to San Antonio.

This document details a report from Berry Aviation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during a flight near Texarkana, Arkansas, on April 19, 2023. The phenomenon consisted of two glowing and pulsing orbs that quickly disappeared, with no evasive action taken by the aircraft.

On April 25, 2023, a Cessna C172 pilot reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon near Pensacola, Florida, describing it as two basketball-sized balloons with wires. No evasive action was taken, and subsequent aircraft did not observe the UAP.

On May 2, 2023, multiple aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon near Birmingham, AL, characterized by bright lights changing in intensity and circling counterclockwise at high altitude.

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.

This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a cargo jet near Victoria, Texas, on May 17, 2023.

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.

This document details an incident involving American Airlines flight 266, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while en route from Lihue to Los Angeles on July 21, 2023. The phenomenon was described as multiple lights that appeared to separate, with no evasive action taken by the crew.

On July 21, 2023, Avianca flight AVA062 reported multiple unidentified aerial phenomena while en route from Cali, Colombia to JFK, indicating a potential increase in UAP activity in the Freeport, Bahamas area.

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.

On August 28, 2023, an Embraer E35L aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of an unorganized group of white lights moving erratically at high altitudes near Florence, SC.

On September 5, 2023, Delta Flight 574 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 37,000 feet near Atlanta, GA. The incident was logged by FAA operations but did not result in evasive maneuvers or further notifications.

On September 26, 2023, United Airlines Flight 980 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while en route from Chicago to Dublin, Ireland, at 35,000 feet over Boston, MA. The phenomenon was described as bright lights orbiting at a high altitude near the Big Dipper constellation.