FOIA request filed for La Crosse UAP radar recordings
The Black Vault submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to the FAA seeking additional data and air traffic control recordings related to the October 7 sighting near La Crosse. The request was filed approximately five weeks after the incident occurred.
Background
On November 15, 2022, The Black Vault formally requested additional information regarding the October 7, 2022 incident through the Freedom of Information Act. The request specifically sought air traffic control audio recordings and radar data related to the unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near La Crosse. However, the FAA responded that the ATC recordings were no longer available as they had exceeded the mandatory 45-day retention period. The FAA confirmation of the incident was obtained through this process, validating the existence of the official report within the FAA's database.