733667-001-011-0002

FOIA RELEASE

AI Summary

This document contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.

Key Findings

- Contains transcripts of interviews with JAL Captain Terauchi and crew - Includes statements from air traffic controllers at Anchorage Center - Discusses uncorrelated radar signals and lack of scientific investigation - Features drawings by Captain Terauchi - Documents other unidentified air traffic sightings in Alaska

OCR Text

WOON AU FWP = eww at -— . =) =WND — © March 5, 1987 Selected Material Relative to the FAA Investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 Sighting of Unidentified Air Traffic on November 17, 1986. CONTENTS . Alaskan Region News Release #87-09, "Release of Documents..." . Selected Portions of (Voice) Transcriptions, Pilot/Controllers. "Uncorrelated Radar Signals", an explanation. "Lack of "Scientific" Investigation", a statement. Record (transcript) of interview with JAL Captain Terauchi. Drawings by Captain Terauchi. "Meeting the Future", statement py Captain Terauchi. Record (transcript) of interview with JAL First Officer. Record (transcript) of interview with JAL Flight Engineer. - Statements of air traffic controllers at Anchorage Center. . Investigator statement, Form 1600-32, James Derry. . Investigator statement, Form 1600-32, Ronald Mickle. . Inspection & Surveillance Record, James Wright. . Other "Unidentified Air Traffic" sightings, FAA file, Alaska. Prepared by FAA Public Affairs Office AAL=5 Alaskan Region | 701 C St., Box 14, Ancnorage, AK, 99513

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Department
National Archives and Records Administration
Confidence85
Credibility90

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