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733667-001-011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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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Project Blue Book Special Report No 14

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ial Report No. 14 analyzes reports of unidentified aerial objects (UAPs) received by the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1952. The report concludes that while many sightings remain unexplained, the majority can be attributed to known phenomena, and the likelihood of UAPs representing advanced technology is low.
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733667-001-003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the analysis of the Japan Air Lines (JAL) Flight 1628 UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. The pilot, Captain Kenju Terauchi, reported seeing a UFO while flying over Alaska, which was later attributed to misidentification of celestial bodies, particularly the planet Jupiter. The analysis includes insights from FAA data and …
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733667-001-007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight encountered two spaceships and a mother ship while flying over Alaska, leading to a series of unusual observations and communications with air traffic control.
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733667-001-031

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This document contains a detailed account of the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. It includes various media inquiries, communications between the flight crew and air traffic control, and subsequent investigations by the FAA and military. The document highlights the complexity of the incident, including ra…
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733667-001-024

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This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.
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733667-001-030

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On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.
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733667-001-001

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This document is a correspondence from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the inquiry about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to order the investigation materials related to the sighting.
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733667-001-020

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This document details the radar analysis and eyewitness accounts related to the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 17, 1986, where the crew reported being followed by unidentified flying objects. The FAA's investigation revealed uncorrelated radar signals, which were attributed to radar quirks rather than a separate object.
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20060474F 001 010 2023

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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…
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[UFO] [2] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
CSE TI THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF EXTRATERRESTRIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPREHENSIVE BRIEFING DOCUMENT CSETI PROJECT STARLIGHT copyright 1997 CSETI STEVEN M. GREER M.D .• DIRECTOR APRIL 1997 Version 1.1 CSETI BRIEFING DOCUMENT I. CSETI Position Papers II. Government Documents CSETI Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence Steven M. Greer, M.D. -Founde…
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733667-002-007

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This document contains correspondence regarding requests for information about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals expressed interest in obtaining reports, transcripts, and other materials related to the incident from the FAA.
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733667-001-029

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…
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733667-002-002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ent outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency integrity.
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733667-002-009

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This document contains multiple requests for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japanese airline pilot in November 1986. Various individuals and organizations are seeking documentation, photographs, and other materials related to the incident, as mentioned in a broadcast by Paul Harvey.
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733667-001-018

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains personnel statements from various Air Traffic Control Specialists at the Anchorage ARTCC regarding an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986. The flight reported encountering an unidentified aircraft with white and yellow strobe lights at the same altitude, leading to multiple radar checks and inqui…
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733667-02-001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…dent involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and military radar initially detected the…
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333335409

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 10, 1950, while flying at 9000 feet altitude northeast of Atka Island, two USAF officers reported sighting a red and white object resembling a flare that burst and fell free, illuminating their aircraft momentarily before disappearing into the undercast.
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733667-001-001-0008

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This document is an alert report from the Director of the FAA Alaskan Region to the FAA Administrator, detailing telephone conversations regarding an unidentified object sighting by Japan Air Lines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-011-0106

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This document is an alert report from the Director of the FAA Alaskan Region regarding an unidentified object sighting by Japan Air Lines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes records of telephone conversations with military officials and a table of contents for the related files.