733667-001-007-0011
AI Summary
This document details the account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified object that followed Japan Airlines Flight 1628 during its flight on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the object maintaining formation with their aircraft and expressed concern about its intentions.
Key Findings
- The object was observed following JL 1628 in formation. - The crew switched to manual mode to maneuver but the object remained in the same position. - The crew requested a change in altitude and were authorized to ascend to 3,100 feet. - The crew declined an offer for military scramble for confirmation of the object.
OCR Text
“Page 14° It was too slow to circle in the auto-pilot mode; therefore, we switched to the manual mode and set to turn right on a 30 degrees bank. We looked to our right forward but did not see any light. We were relieved, thinking the object may have left us and returned to the level flight but when we checked to our rear the object was still there in exactly the same place. “Anchorage Center, This is JL 1628. The object follows us in formation. We request a change in altitude, 3,100 feet, yes, 3,100 feet." “This is the Anchorage Center, JL 1628, ascend to 3,100 feet. The consumption of fuel during this flight was almost as expected but there was only 3,800 pounds left and as such was not enough for extra flying for running around. We have got to arrive at Anchorage. “Anchorage Center, this is JL 1628. We request permission for the direct flight to Talkeetna." "JL1628, this is the Anchorage Center, we authorize the direct flight to Talkeetna." We checked behind us again. The ship was in formation and ascending with us. We wondered and feared as to their purpose. "JL 1628, this is the Anchorage Center. Would you like to request scramble for confirmation?" "The Anchorage Center, this is JL 1628. We would not request scramble." We turned the offer down quickly. [Personal statement concerning JAL Flight 1628 sighting of unidentified air traffic, Nov. 17, 1986. Written by Capt. Kenju Terauchi; translated by Sayoko Mimoto, FAA Alaskan Region, Airway Facilities Division. Received by FAA 1/2/87]
Metadata
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- Department
- National Archives and Records Administration
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- NAID
- 733667
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