Pilot Testimonies

Pilot and aviation crew UAP observations and reports

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2026-08-24

Pentagon Releases Fifth Tranche of Declassified UAP Files Including Afghanistan Triangle Account

On August 7, 2026, the Department of War released its fifth batch of declassified unidentified anomalous phenomena files through the PURSUE system, containing 41 documents, images, and videos spanning 1950 to 2026. The release features notable accounts including a military pilot's report of a massive 500-foot silent triangle that blocked out the stars over Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in 2002, corroborated by witness testimony, along with thermal infrared footage of slow-moving anomalies over populated areas and military zones.

2019-01-01

The Lima Overflight: Testimonies of Peruvian Commercial Pilots

In 2019, several pilots from commercial airlines (AeroMexico and LAN) observed unidentified aerial objects of luminescent nature above Lima, Peru. These credible witnesses filed official reports with air authorities, marking a significant incident in the history of unidentified aerial phenomena observations in South America.

2010-01-01

The Xiaoshan UFO Incident: Hangzhou 2010

On July 11, 2010, an unidentified flying object forced the temporary closure of Xiaoshan International Airport in Hangzhou, China. This incident marks the first documented case of a major airport closure in Asia due to an unexplained aerial phenomenon. Hundreds of witnesses, including civil and military pilots, observed the object.

2009-01-01

The Cape 2009 UAP: Testimonies from Pilots and Controllers

In 2009, several airline pilots and air traffic controllers at Cape Town, South Africa, reported observations of unidentified luminous objects in the airspace. This incident involving qualified professional witnesses generated significant interest in the international ufological community.

1998-01-01

Chinese Air Force Sighting 1998

In 1998, a major incident allegedly involving the Chinese Air Force involved radar detection of an object moving at abnormal speeds near Beijing, associated with a pilot report. This event represents one of the rare documented cases directly involving Chinese air forces and remains little known outside the specialized UFO community.

1965-01-01

The Edwards AFB Incident - October 7, 1965

On October 7, 1965, a major American military air base and its fighter pilots simultaneously observed an unidentified flying object. This incident, though less documented than other cases from the same period, represents credible testimony involving qualified military personnel.

1948-01-01

The Chiles-Whitted Incident: The 1948 Encounter

On July 24, 1948, pilots Clarence Chiles and John Whitted of Eastern Airlines report observing a luminous torpedo-shaped object surpassing their DC-3 aircraft above Georgia. This incident, one of the first UAP reports involving qualified commercial pilots, generated major scientific interest and remains an unsolved mystery.