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733667-001-012-0002

National Archives and Records Administration

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National Archives and Records Administration
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2.1 MB
External ID
177863e3ac661e3a5e27aa8c02808a77f4c522c498e5ec4dc2a9e5c9f147a12b
Confidence
85%
Credibility
90%

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This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an unidentified traffic sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It indicates that radar data did not confirm the reported traffic and mentions ongoing checks for further information.

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Jun 15, 1986

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Subject: From: To: —_ gQ ~ Memorandum of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration INFORMATION: Unidentified Traffic Sighting Date: QFE 18 1986 by Japan Airlines Reply to Air Traffic Manager, Anchorage ARTCC, ZAN-1 Attn. of: Manager, Air Traffic Division, AAL-500 ATTN: Evaluation Specialist, AAL-514 The attached chronology summarizes the communications and actions of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. Radar data recorded by Anchorage Center does not confirm the presence of the traffic reported by Flight 1628. No further information has been received from civil or military sources since the date of the sightings. Major Johnson of the Elmendorf Regional Operations Command Center (ROCC) is checking their records and the operations personnel for further details. He will forward any additional information to Anchorage Center as soon as possible. Should you have any questions or need additional information, contact Tony Wylie, Quality Assurance Specialist, 269-1162. Original signed by Quentin J. Gates Attachment ological contained in the Coe table The 1 summary we at the time 0