Evidence Explorer

This document details the FAA's investigation into the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The FAA released various materials including transcripts, interviews, and radar data, concluding that the radar anomalies reported were due to uncorrelated radar signals rather than unidentified aircraft.

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This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was conducted by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and an interpreter in Anchorage, Alaska. Tamefuji described seeing multiple lights that he initially thought were from an air…

This document is a correspondence regarding a UFO sighting report submitted by Mr. Enrico Grimaldi, which was forwarded to the Air Force by the Montauk Air Station. The letter informs Grimaldi that the Air Force's Project Blue Book was terminated in 1969, and that any actions regarding UFO sightings are now left to individuals. The letter also advises Grimal…

…rcial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of 2-5 lights moving erratically while flying at FL350. The phenomenon was not detected by ATC radar.

…(UAP) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes forms completed by FAA inspectors, transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, and an ATC report detailing the incident.

… aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL390, which was bright white and erratically moving at a higher altitude, not detected by ATC radar.

…ed an unidentified aerial phenomenon near TPA, described as an object the size of an aircraft at altitudes between FL250 and FL310. The UAP was not detected on ATC radar, and no evasive maneuvers were taken.

…craft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of three lights arranged vertically and then horizontally at 14,000 feet, which was not detected by ATC radar.

…unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying at 37,000 feet. The UAP appeared as stationary lights resembling a Christmas ornament and was not detected by ATC radar.

A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a civilian report of a cylindrical unidentified aerial phenomenon in Rio Grande, NJ, which was not detected by radar.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of numerous lights while flying at FL360. The phenomenon was not detected on ATC radar, and other flights reported similar sightings.

This document is a comprehensive briefing from the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI) led by Dr. Steven M. Greer, outlining the implications of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) and the need for government transparency regarding UFOs. It discusses the historical context of secrecy, the potential benefits of disclosure, and recomm…

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL320, which was not detected on ATC radar.

…mercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of a group of red lights circling each other at high altitude, which was not detected by ATC radar.

…ommercial aircraft reported encountering two unidentified aerial lights while flying at FL400. The phenomenon exhibited rapid maneuvers and was not detected by ATC radar.

…) while climbing to FL410. The UAP was described as a bright light that changed position and was significantly higher than the aircraft. It was not detected on ATC radar.

…entified aerial phenomenon consisting of three white lights while flying at FL380. The phenomenon was also observed by another aircraft but was not detected on ATC radar.

…nidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 37,000 feet, which appeared to be engaged in dogfighting at a higher altitude. The phenomenon was not detected by ATC radar.

…d aerial phenomenon while flying at FL320, 110NM SE of IAH. The phenomenon was described as silver and the size of a small business jet. It was not detected on ATC radar.