Foia Release Unclassified Complete

733667-001-011-0002

National Archives and Records Administration

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Published

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Added to archive

Jun 16, 2026

Department

National Archives and Records Administration

Original size

1.8 MB

External ID

7386365c6b04d9c71a9bfa689cb8b1e68805c865ad7c41df22c2b69e2ae9ea95

Confidence

85%

Credibility

90%

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Intelligence 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.

Tags & topics

Linked cases

Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UAP Incident

Unverified

Locations referenced

Location	Context	Confidence	Supporting text
FAA file, Alaska	Publication Location	Unresolved	…traffic controllers at Anchorage Center. . Investigator statement, Form 1600-32, James Derry. . Investigator statement, Form 1600-32, Ronald Mickle. . Inspecti
Ancnorage, Alaska	Publication Location	Unresolved	…Investigator statement, Form 1600-32, Ronald Mickle. . Inspection & Surveillance Record, James Wright. . Other "Unidentified Air Traffic" sightings, FAA file,

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Jun 15, 1987

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Jun 16, 2026

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Entities mentioned

Japan Air Lines Captain Terauchi Anchorage Center James Derry Ronald Mickle

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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