UFOs at CINDACTA I in 1986

Summary

In 1986, the CINDACTA I (First Integrated Center for Air Defense and Air Traffic Control) in Brazil recorded several sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). These reports, included in official documents and transcriptions of witness accounts, show how air traffic controllers, pilots, and ground personnel reported unexplained phenomena. Some cases included lights following aircraft, objects detected on radar but not visible, and multiple sightings with detailed descriptions. Despite investigations, no conventional explanations or conclusive physical evidence were found. These records are a testament to how Brazilian authorities handled UFO reports with a procedural approach, though without reaching definitive conclusions.

The documents also show how communications were coordinated between different control centers and how observations were noted. In some cases, video recordings were made and witnesses were interrogated, but in most cases no satisfactory answers were obtained. Despite the lack of physical evidence, the accounts are consistent and detailed, which adds credibility to the testimonies. These files are a valuable resource to understand how UFO reports were handled in the 1980s within an institutional context.