2024 FBI Interview Regarding UAP Sightings in Northeastern United States
This file is an FBI FD-1057 (Rev. 5-8-10) 'Electronic communication' form, released via the U.S. Department of War UFO/UAP data release (release 3). According to the releasing agency, the document records an October 2024 FBI interview with a US person concerning several incidents potentially involving unidentified anomalous phenomena in the northeastern United States over roughly three years. The interviewee describes a first UAP sighting in 2021—lights observed near a home around 5am that split into two or three lights forming a triangular pattern for about ten minutes, which allegedly disappeared after a camera flash. A second sighting on 03/2022 was documented on video previously provided to the FBI, with lights described as typically appearing at dusk or night, morphing and moving laterally. The subject reportedly contacted a former employee via LinkedIn, who warned that 'people have been hurt by these things.' The interviewee also recounted a 1996 incident while driving with an Army officer from Fort Bliss, TX to Fort Carson, CO, in which the vehicle's electronics reportedly shut down and a large light shined on the occupants for about two minutes in New Mexico. The subject stated they have observed hundreds of lights from their property since 2021, cross-referenced ADS-B aircraft data to rule out conventional aircraft, and acknowledged never previously having an interest in UAPs. The document is heavily redacted, with names, locations, and identifying details removed. It is part of a related set of files (FBI-UAP-D004 through D008 and video FBI-UAP-PR001 through PR003) originating from the same general area.
Description
An FBI FD-1057 electronic communication form documenting an October 2024 interview with a US person about multiple potential unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) sightings observed in the northeastern United States over the previous three years. The heavily redacted record recounts firsthand sightings, videos provided to the FBI, and a described 1996 UFO-related vehicle incident in New Mexico.
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An FBI FD-1057 documents an October 2024 interview about several potential UAP incidents in the northeastern United States over the previous three years.
90%The interviewee's first sighting in 2021 involved a single light splitting into two or three lights forming a triangular pattern that remained for about ten minutes and disappeared after a camera flash.
60%A former employee contacted via LinkedIn stated 'people have been hurt by these things' and advised caution.
55%The interviewee has observed hundreds of lights from their property since 2021 and used ADS-B data to attempt to rule out aircraft.
55%In 2021 the interviewee observed a singular light that split into two or three lights forming a triangular pattern with a central light, lasting about ten minutes before disappearing after an accidental camera flash.
50%A March 2022 sighting at a different location was recorded on video and provided to the FBI.
50%The interviewee used ADS-B data cross-referenced with time stamps and azimuth to attempt to disprove that sightings were aircraft.
50%In 1996 the interviewee's vehicle electronics reportedly shut down and a large light shined on occupants for about two minutes while driving in New Mexico.
50%The interviewee has seen hundreds of these lights from their property and has numerous videos and photos, with more activity since September.
45%In 1996, while driving through New Mexico from Fort Bliss to Fort Carson, the vehicle's electronics shut down and a large light shone on the vehicle for about two minutes.
40%A former acquaintance contacted via LinkedIn stated the sightings were legitimate and that 'people have been hurt by these things.'
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Events
Dec 31, 2020
First UAP sighting
Around 5am, lights outside a window split into two or three lights forming a triangular pattern with a central light, lasting roughly ten minutes; vanished after an accidental camera flash.
Sep 30, 2024
FBI interview of US person regarding UAP
Interviewee described multiple UAP sightings and provided videos to the FBI.
Feb 28, 2022
Second UAP sighting captured on video
A sighting at a different location, recorded on video previously provided to the FBI; UAP appeared to morph and move laterally at dusk/night.
Dec 31, 1995
1996 vehicle-shutdown UFO encounter
While driving from Fort Bliss, TX to Fort Carson, CO through New Mexico, the vehicle's electronics allegedly shut down and a large light shone on the vehicle for about two minutes before restoring.
Sep 30, 2024
FBI interview regarding UAP sightings
An FBI FD-1057 interview with a US person about UAP sightings in the northeastern United States.
Feb 28, 2022
Second documented sighting
A sighting captured on video previously provided to the FBI, at a different location.
Dec 31, 1995
1996 New Mexico vehicle incident
Subject described driving with an Army officer from Fort Bliss to Fort Carson when the vehicle's electronics shut down and a large light shined on the occupants for about two minutes.
Jun 11, 2026
Document release
File released as part of the Department of War UFO/UAP data release (release 3).
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