733667-001-003-0013

FBI MEMO

AI Summary

This memorandum from the FAA discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public, particularly in light of comments made by Phillip J. Klass.

Key Findings

- The investigation into JAL flight #1628 is still ongoing. - Phillip J. Klass has commented on the incident, referencing a complete transcript. - The FAA has received inquiries about the release of investigation materials. - There is a concern about unauthorized distribution of investigation materials.

OCR Text

Q US Department Of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Memorandum sublect" ACTION: Release of Accident investigation Date material, data, information. February 2 JL #1628 Reply to From Attn. of PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, AAL-5 To MANAGER, AIR TRAFFIC DIVISION, AAL-500 HENRY ELIAS Attached is an article about the JAL flight #1628, (UFO), which appeared on the wire service, and in the January 30, 1987, Anchorage Daily News. In the article, a Mr. Phillip J. Klass, Editor with the "Aviation Week and Space Technology" magazine, is reported as saying, "According to Klass, who reviewed a complete copy of the transcript..." The investigation of this incident has not been completed to date and release of information or material prior to the completion of an investigation is not in keeping with existing policy. Mr. Klass used this reference to substantiate a position regarding his theory about the Sighting. As a result of this published reference we received several telephone calls from correspondents throughout the Nation wanting to know why they did not get a complete copy of the transcript as promised when Mr. Klass was able to obtain a copy. We told them we had not released the material to date. Has the AAL-500 division provided anyone, other than AAL-5 and AAL-200, with a copy of the transcript, or other materials included in the investigation, from the ARTCC, ROCC, or pilot? If copies have been provided to others I would like to have the names, titles and routing codes. ae S - _ af ee ————$—$$—$ $$$ Paul Steucke cc: AAL-1

Metadata

Agency
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Classification
UNCLASSIFIED
Department
National Archives and Records Administration
Confidence85
Credibility90

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