This table outlines the detailed events, witnesses, and specific times related to the Nimitz/Princeton UAP encounters in November 2004.
| Time (UTC) | Ship or Craft | Witnesses with Positions and Ranks | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning (around 9:30 AM) November 10 |
USS Princeton (CG-59) |
- Senior Chief Operations Specialist Kevin Day - Lt. Cmdr. Jason Turner - Gary Voorhis |
Radar operators detected multiple unknown aerial objects descending rapidly from high altitudes to sea level. |
| Morning (shortly after 9:30 AM) November 14 |
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) |
- Lt. Cmdr. Jim Slaight - Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich |
Nimitz carrier was informed of the radar contacts by Princeton. Pilots were scrambled for visual confirmation. |
| ~11:00 AM November 14 |
F/A-18F Super Hornet |
- Cmdr. David Fravor - Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich |
Encountered a "Tic Tac" shaped object moving rapidly and performing unconventional maneuvers over the ocean. |
| Shortly after 11:00 AM November 14 |
USS Princeton (CG-59) |
- Lt. Cmdr. Jason Turner - Gary Voorhis |
Observed the object's erratic behavior and disappearance from radar screens. Recorded data on the object's movements. |
| Afternoon November 14 |
E-2 Hawkeye | - Unnamed radar operator | The E-2 Hawkeye provided additional radar support, tracking the UAP during the incident. |
| Later that day November 14 |
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) | - Chief Petty Officer Patrick Hughes | Handled data recordings from the incident, reported being instructed to erase tapes and turn over all data to unknown individuals. |
| Later that day November 14 |
USS Princeton (CG-59) |
- Ryan Weigelt - Other crew members |
Continued monitoring and analyzing the UAP data, experiencing multiple unusual radar returns throughout the day. |
| Afternoon (specific time unknown) November 14 |
F/A-18F Super Hornet | - Lt. Chad Underwood | Captured the famous "Tic Tac" video using the ATFLIR system, showing the UAP performing rapid maneuvers. |