Foia Release Unclassified Complete

733667-002-008-0143

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

1.5 MB

External ID

22de986755e82994f92a7d54d5963daf199785bb0e36e9cca6f17f4718705e60

Confidence

85%

Credibility

80%

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Intelligence summary

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL pilot Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, dated February 28, 1987.

Tags & topics

FAA Investigationpilot reportsUFO Sighting FAA JAL Request for Information UFO

Extracted timeline

Jun 15, 1987

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Jun 16, 2026

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Entities mentioned

Federal Aviation Administration Allen Kirstein Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi

Full document text

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February 28, 1987 Federal Aviation Administration 701 C St. Bex 14 Ancherage, Alaska 99513 Te Whem It May Concern: I would appreciate it, very much if yeu would let me knew how I may receivéa pertaining te the sighting of an Unidentified Flying Object reported by JAL pilot Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi on Nevember 17, 1986. I alse understand the FAA is scheduled te release en March 5, 1987 the results ef its investigation of the Sighting. How may I receive a copy of this report? Thank you. Yours truly, OMe bpp Allen Kirstein ol Leenard St, Apte Boe Breeklyn, N. Y. 11206