Case 21-026 was closed as Identified. We think there is a strong case that the objects in the video are fire balloons, aka Chinese lanterns. Read our redacted Report of Investigation.
You can also watch the 2 video clips submitted by the witness:
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Case 21-038 Closed as Identified
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Case 21-031 FB1 Closed as Identified
This Maryland video case has been closed as identified as a military aircraft. Read the Report of Investigation.
Redacted Report of Investigation for Case 20-008
A Utah sighting reported to us was closed as identified with probability 2, strangeness 0
Episode 10 – A Few Good Field Investigators
Released: 5 January 2017
Runtime: 64 minutes, 9 seconds
API Case Files is the official podcast of Aerial Phenomena Investigations.
In this episode, Marsha Barnhart examines closely an Identified case in Colorado, and a Brooklyn case closed as Unidentified. Paul Carr covers his recently closed-as-Unidentified case in Manhattan, and Prof. Antonio Paris briefly outlines his most recent case still under investigation in Texas.
Antonio, Paul and Marsha discuss the attributes of what they’re looking for in prospective investigators to join the API Team; that discussion began with the scientific and academic communities extreme reticence to engage in UAP and anomalous phenomena research.
Paul Carr presents the 8th installment in the series Unidentified Science, this time on Scientific Skywatching.
UK Photo Likely a Lensflare
On 06 March 2015, UFO investigators from the United Kingdom forwarded a photo of an alleged UFO. According the investigators, the photo was taken in Plymouth, UK, in January 2012. A thorough analysis by Aerial Phenomena concluded the photo was nothing more than a traditional lens flare. The investigation was closed as resolved.
14-010-AN1 (Puerto Rico)
Remain Anonymous: Yes
Field Investigation Requested: No
Date of Sighting: Saturday December 2013
Time of Sighting: 4:20am
Duration of Event: 2 minutes
Location of UFO: Dorado, Puerto Rico
Shape of Object: Diamond
UFO Report: Only rendering provided.
Evidence Submitted: Sketch
Disposition: Witness did not request investigation.
13-070-AN1 (Fort Collins, CO)
Synopsis: The witness of this investigation saw and took a photo of a strange black object in the sky. According to the witness, the object appeared like a balloon.
Evidence Submitted: Photo
Initial Action: Case opened as an AN1.
Investigation and Findings: API identified the object as a man-made “solar hot air balloon”. These mini hot air balloons are made from trash bags and heated by the sun. Once airborne, the object will float with the wind until sunset or sunlight is obscured by clouds. These objects, moreover, can travel a long distance and are often reported as “black UFOs.”
Object Details: Man-made object.
13-066-AN1 (Arizona City, AZ)
Synopsis: On 10 Jan 13, at 0800, witness was driving near Arizona City, AZ when he noticed a strange object in the horizon. The witness then used a camera to take a photo of an object that appeared in the shape of a classic “flying saucer”.
Evidence Submitted: Photo
Initial Action: Case opened as an AN1.
Investigation and Findings: Investigation complete. There was no indication on anything in this case but a perfect example of a lenticular cloud formation. There were no other objects or odd cloud sightings reported by UFO reporting databases from others in that area during that time frame. The “metallic” appearance mentioned by the WITNESS actually appears to just be the sun glinting off the cloud prominently. With no other evidence to the contrary, Investigator is confident closing this case as “Solved: Identified as classic lenticular cloud formation.”
Object Details: A lenticular cloud.
13-056-AN1 (Washington, DC)
Synopsis: On 23 July 2103, a witness used a cellphone to take photos of a “strange object” hovering over Washington, DC.
Evidence Submitted: Photo
Initial Action: Case opened as an AN1.
Investigation and Findings: After a thorough investigation, the objects were identified as camera lens flares and reflections off windshield.
Object Details: Lens flare and reflection.