Peru Arequipa UFO Incident
- Date of account
- Repository revision bf0636323d
- Source
- UAP Gerb Video Database — open research notes
- Reference
- 01 Incidents · contributor research note
- Rights
- open_licensed
- Language
- English
- Record updated
- 2026-08-24
Record summary
On April 11, 1980, Lt. Oscar Santa Maria Huertas of the Peruvian Air Force engaged in an aerial confrontation with a highly maneuverable UFO over Arequipa, Peru. This event remains one of the most credible and well-documented military UFO encounters, as it involved multiple witnesses, radar detection, and direct pilot engagement.
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Source text · mention onlyOverview On April 11, 1980, Lt. Oscar Santa Maria Huertas of the Peruvian Air Force engaged in an aerial confrontation with a highly maneuverable UFO over Arequipa, Peru. This event remains one of the most credible and well-documented military UFO encounters, as it involved multiple witnesses, radar detection, and direct pilot engagement. --- Incident Breakdown Timeline Early Morning - A silver, dome-shaped craft was observed hovering near La Joya Air Base. Engagement Ordered - Lt. Huertas was instructed to intercept the object in a Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jet. First Attack Run - Huertas fired a burst of 30mm shells at the object, but no damage was observed. Pursuit & Evasive Maneuvers - The UFO responded with instantaneous acceleration, climbing at impossible angles. Fuel Depletion & Disengagement - Running low on fuel, Huertas abandoned pursuit, confirming the object was unlike anything he had ever encountered. Key Details Craft Description: - Approximately 10 meters in diameter. - Shiny metallic dome with a smooth, seamless surface. - No visible wings, propulsion system, or exhaust. Pilot's Observations: - The object performed instant accelerations & high-speed turns. - Despite direct cannon fire, the UFO remained unharmed. Multiple Witnesses: - Observed by over 1,800 military personnel at La Joya Air Base. - Confirmed on Peruvian military radar. --- Related Video & Source Links Full Documentary: Watch Here Pilot Testimony: Interview with Lt. Huertas Official Report: Declassified Peruvian Military Documents --- Suggested Tags #UFO #Peru #MilitaryEncounters #UAP #PilotTestimony #Disclosure --- Cross-References & Placeholders Military & Aviation Encounters → GlobalUFOEncounters, MexicanAirForce2004, FinnishAirForceSighting Government Secrecy & Investigations → Project Blue Book, MoonDustDocuments Whistleblowers & Testimonies → OscarSantaMariaHuertas --- Notes & Future Research Investigate additional eyewitness testimonies from Peruvian military personnel. Compare with other South American military UFO encounters. Examine radar data and declassified military reports. Continue the search for the truth!
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