UFO Files Database

Pentagon-confirmed: FLIR1 video, radar from multiple systems, pilot eyewitness accounts. Commander David Fravor described an object with no exhaust plume, no wings, no rotors — hovering then accelerating instantly.

On March 16, 1967, all 10 Minuteman ICBMs at Oscar Flight went offline simultaneously during a UFO sighting above the launch control facility. Officer Robert Salas testified before Congress in 2010.

Two F-4 Phantom jets scrambled to intercept a bright UFO. Both aircraft experienced complete weapons system failure when attempting to engage. DIA documented the encounter as meeting "all necessary criteria for a legitimate study."

62 children aged 6–12 witnessed a craft land near their school. Harvard psychiatrist Dr. John Mack conducted extensive interviews and found the children's accounts consistent, independent and credible.

Brazil's air force documented over 500 sighting incidents in three months. Objects reportedly fired beams of light causing burns and injuries on local residents. Operação Prato files were classified until 2010.

During Operation Saucer, dozens of residents in Colares suffered burns, hair loss and puncture wounds attributed to beams of light from UAP. Brazilian military physicians documented the injuries. Cases never medically explained.

In August 1990, two hikers photographed a large diamond-shaped craft near Calvine. The UK Ministry of Defence classified six photo prints for 32 years — released only in 2022. RAF pilots also observed the object.

Over December 26–28, 1980, USAF personnel at RAF Bentwaters witnessed a craft land in Rendlesham Forest. Colonel Charles Halt made an official memo to the UK MoD. Elevated radiation readings were recorded at the landing site.

ATFLIR infrared video captured from a US Navy F/A-18 shows a rotating object moving against the wind with no visible propulsion. Officially released by the Pentagon in April 2020.

US Customs and Border Protection thermal video captures an object near Aguadilla airport moving at 100+ mph, entering the ocean and emerging — and appearing to split into two separate objects. NARCAP analysis found no known explanation.

Over 200 students and teachers at Westall High School witnessed a silver disc descend into a field, hover, then depart at high speed. Photos were reportedly confiscated by authorities. Witnesses describe government intimidation.

Over November 1989 – April 1990, more than 13,500 people reported seeing a large triangular craft with three lights. Belgian Air Force F-16s attempted radar lock. The Belgian air force conducted the most transparent official UFO investigation in history.

Bob Lazar claims to have reverse-engineered extraterrestrial craft at a classified facility designated "S-4" near Area 51. His W-2 form lists "United States Naval Intelligence" and his Los Alamos employment was later confirmed in a phone directory.

On November 5, 1975, Travis Walton vanished for five days after a bright light reportedly struck him near a logging crew. Six coworkers — all of whom passed polygraph tests — witnessed the event. Walton's own polygraph: passed.

Police Officer Lonnie Zamora observed an egg-shaped object with two humanoid figures near Socorro. Physical ground traces — burned brush and indentations — were documented. Project Blue Book Case #8766 remained officially unexplained.

Japan Airlines cargo flight 1628 was followed for 50 minutes by an object described as larger than an aircraft carrier. FAA radar confirmed an echo trailing the 747. Captain Terauchi made official reports to both Japanese and US aviation authorities.

On November 2–3, 1957, over 15 independent witnesses reported car and truck engines stopping as a glowing egg-shaped object approached. When it departed, engines restarted. Project Blue Book attributed it to "ball lightning."

In July 2019, infrared video from USS Russell shows pyramid-shaped objects hovering over the ship at night. The Navy confirmed the video's authenticity. The objects appeared to track the ship at low altitude.

ATFLIR footage from USS Theodore Roosevelt shows a small object moving at extraordinary speed just above the ocean surface. No heat signature consistent with conventional propulsion. Released by Pentagon April 2020.

Former USAF intelligence officer David Grusch testified under oath before Congress that the US possesses "non-human intelligence" craft and biological material. The Intelligence Community Inspector General found his claims "credible and urgent."

Betty and Barney Hill reported being abducted and examined aboard a craft on September 19, 1961. Separate hypnotherapy sessions produced internally consistent accounts. Barney's compass showed anomalous readings near the car.

On December 9, 1965, a fireball was seen across multiple US states. An acorn-shaped metallic object reportedly landed in Kecksburg woods. Military cordoned the area. NASA lost files after a FOIA lawsuit — a judge ordered new search.

Robert Bigelow's NIDS institute documented extensive anomalous phenomena at the ranch. The Pentagon's AATIP program used Skinwalker as a primary research site — confirmed in declassified documents.

US military tracking video from the Nellis Test Range captures an object moving erratically — accelerating, stopping, changing direction instantaneously. The footage was leaked and later analyzed by aerospace experts.

On November 7, 2006, at least 12 United Airlines employees reported a metallic disc hovering at Gate C-17 before shooting straight up through cloud cover, leaving a perfect circular hole. The Chicago Tribune broke the story after a FOIA request.

On April 23, 2007, two airline captains — flying separate aircraft — independently reported large yellow elongated objects near Alderney. Jersey radar confirmed an unknown contact. UK CAA conducted an investigation.

In January 2008, over 40 witnesses including a police officer reported large silent lights moving rapidly near Stephenville, Texas. FOIA requests revealed FAA radar data showing an unknown object tracking toward President Bush's Crawford ranch.

On March 13, 1997, thousands of Arizona residents witnessed a massive V-shaped formation of lights pass silently over Phoenix. A second event — lights over the city — was attributed to Air Force flares. Governor Fife Symington later admitted witnessing the first formation.

AARO's 2023 annual report documents a UAP incident aboard USS Kearsarge. Sensors tracked an object with no identifiable propulsion. Case remains under active investigation.

Japan's Self-Defense Force issued official UAP reporting guidelines after multiple incidents over the Sea of Japan. The Defense Ministry mandated systematic documentation of all UAP encounters for the first time.

In July 1947, debris from a crashed object was recovered near Roswell. The Army Air Force initially announced a "flying disc" had been recovered — then retracted, claiming it was a weather balloon. The Air Force later identified it as Project Mogul — a classified acoustic surveillance balloon.

162 files released on May 8, 2026 via the PURSUE program at the National Archives. Documents span 1940s–2000s, originate from FBI, NASA, DIA and State Department. No confirmed evidence of extraterrestrial origin — but significant documented incidents classified as "unresolved."

In July 1952, radar at Washington National Airport tracked multiple unknown objects over restricted airspace above the Capitol and White House. Fighter jets scrambled. A press conference was held — the largest UFO press conference until 2023.

AARO's 2023 report documented 366 new UAP cases. 195 resolved, 171 remain unidentified. The most common unresolved category: "UAP — uncharacterized." Pentagon has now tracked over 800 cases since 2004.

NASA's independent UAP study published in September 2023. 16 experts concluded that existing data is insufficient for scientific conclusions. Recommended standardized reporting and better sensor integration.

In August–October 1951, a semi-circular formation of lights was observed and photographed near Lubbock, Texas. Four Texas Tech professors witnessed the event independently. Project Blue Book investigated.