What UAP incidents occurred in 1997?

4 UAP incidents from 1997 are indexed in the Now Declassified archive, documented by FAA, DoD. These cases are sourced from NARA Record Group 615, AARO records, and related official government archives.

Were any significant UFO incidents officially documented in 1997?

Yes — 4 officially documented UAP cases from 1997 appear in the declassified archive, reported by FAA, DoD. Each case links to its primary official source document.

Where are the official 1997 UAP records archived?

Official UAP records from 1997 are held by the National Archives in NARA Record Group 615 and by agency-specific repositories including AARO (for post-2022 incidents), the FBI Vault (for 1940s–1950s Bureau files), and NASA. Now Declassified indexes and cross-references these sources for each case in the archive.

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1997 UAP Cases

Every indexed UAP case documented in 1997, drawn from publicly available official government records — NARA RG 615, AARO, NASA, FBI, and DoD PURSUE program releases.

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FAA-001NORTH AMERICA

Phoenix Lights — Mass Witnessed V-Formation

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FAA-001 · 1997-03-13

Phoenix Lights — Mass Witnessed V-Formation

◎Phoenix, Arizona, USA

A massive V-shaped formation of lights traversed Arizona from north to south on March 13, 1997, witnessed by an estimated 10,000 people including the sitting governor. FAA radar records and military communications included in the 2026 archive release remain unexplained for the formation event.

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Taiwan Strait Military Encounter 1997

DoD◎ Disc / Saucer

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DoD-B12-001 · 1997-05-17

Taiwan Strait Military Encounter 1997

◎Taiwan Strait, ROCAF airspace

Republic of China Air Force F-16 pilots encountered a large disc over the Taiwan Strait during heightened cross-strait tensions. The craft demonstrated complete electronic countermeasures against ROCAF radar. Taiwan's National Security Bureau classified the incident at their highest level.

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DoD-B14-004NORTH AMERICA

Phoenix Lights Full Investigation 1997

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CONFIDENTIAL

DoD-B14-004 · 1997-03-13

Phoenix Lights Full Investigation 1997

◎Phoenix, Arizona

The Phoenix Lights involved two distinct events: a massive V-formation over Nevada and Arizona observed by thousands, and stationary lights over Phoenix. The Arizona Governor initially mocked the event but years later admitted he personally witnessed the first formation and was left with no explanation.

DoD-B21-024NORTH AMERICA

Phoenix Lights — Mass Sighting Multiple Events 1997

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DoD-B21-024 · 1997-03-13

Phoenix Lights — Mass Sighting Multiple Events 1997

◎Phoenix Metro Area, Arizona

The March 13, 1997 Phoenix Lights event involved two distinct phenomena over Arizona: a massive V-shaped formation of lights that traversed the state from north to south — observed by tens of thousands over several hours — and a separate cluster of stationary lights over Phoenix itself. Then-Governor Fife Symington initially ridiculed the events, but years later admitted he personally witnessed the V-formation and described it as otherworldly. Numerous military and law enforcement witnesses have corroborated the formation.

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