GovernmentUnresolvedReport
USS Nimitz 'Tic Tac' UAP Encounter — Declassified Records
Source: U.S. Navy / Department of DefenseReleased: April 27, 2020Incident: November 14, 2004
ANALYSIS SUMMARYThis analysis was prepared by Dr. Elara Voss using publicly available source material. It should be verified against the original source documents.
Dr. Voss's Analysis
In November 2004, pilots from the USS Nimitz reported an encounter with an unidentified aerial object approximately 40 feet long, white, and oblong. Pilot David Fravor described the object as making rapid, unconventional maneuvers. The associated FLIR video (the 'FLIR1' or 'Tic Tac' video) was officially released in 2020. AARO has reviewed the incident. The object's origin and nature remain officially unidentified.
Overview
Multiple Navy pilots from the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group reported an encounter with an unidentified white object described as resembling a 'Tic Tac' — oblong, white, with no visible wings or exhaust — exhibiting unusual flight characteristics.
Key Facts
- ◆Multiple pilots reported the encounter
- ◆Object described as 40 feet long, white, oblong, no visible propulsion
- ◆Associated 'FLIR1' video officially released by DoD in 2020
- ◆AARO reviewed the case — origin unresolved
What Remains Unresolved
- ?What happened to the radar tracking data from USS Princeton?
- ?Were any physical samples or material evidence collected?
- ?Has AARO reached a formal conclusion on this case?
Related Topics
NavyNimitzTic TacFLIRDoDPacific2004
Official Source
https://www.aaro.mil/ ↗This page summarizes publicly available source material. It does not prove or suggest extraterrestrial origin for the described observations. All summaries should be verified against the original official source documents. UFO Files Watch is an independent educational site not affiliated with any government agency.
