The 2013 Aguadilla UAP Incident: Analysis of AARO Case Resolution Reports

The Aguadilla Encounter

On April 26, 2013, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aircraft operating near the Rafael Hernandez Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, recorded a significant UAP event. The infrared sensor footage captured an object moving at high velocity, which appeared to perform maneuvers that challenged conventional aerodynamic understanding. Most notably, the object appeared to split into two distinct entities before entering and exiting the ocean, suggesting a trans-medium capability that has become a focal point for modern UAP research.

AARO Resolution and Analysis

The incident was eventually incorporated into the official case resolution reports maintained by the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). In their assessment, AARO concluded with high confidence that the object did not demonstrate truly anomalous flight behaviors, attributing the visual data to sensor artifacts or misidentified objects. However, the case remains a critical entry in the AARO database, as it highlights the complexities of analyzing sensor data from military and government platforms. By providing these case files to the public, AARO aims to demystify UAP reporting and provide a transparent framework for how the U.S. government evaluates potential incursions into restricted airspace. The full documentation of this case, including the methodology used for its resolution, is available through the official AARO portal, which serves as the primary repository for modern UAP investigations.