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The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.

This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena while flying over Alaska on November 17, 1986.

This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.

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…ft. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) Following reports of wnidentified objects in the sky were given by FRED CONV Publisher, "The Denison Herald", PAUL BROOKS, civilian, ROBERT LEROY, T/Sgt, USAF, LARRY W. SKINNER, A/1C, USAF, THOMAS W. DAVIS JR., A/2C, USAF, all of Perrin AFB, Texas, who observed the objects at approximately 2139 hours, 2% July…

The document is a promotional listing of various UFO-related materials and resources available for purchase, including books, videotapes, and other merchandise. It highlights notable UFO sightings and research, particularly the 1986 Japan Air Lines incident, and provides contact information for ordering these materials.

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.

This FBI document details an interview regarding a UAP sighting in 2026, where witnesses reported observing two orbs of light in the northeastern region. The orbs exhibited unusual movement and were described in detail by the witnesses.

This incident report details a situation involving a six-year-old boy who was mistakenly believed to be airborne in a helium-filled balloon resembling a UFO. The balloon was tracked by various aircraft, but it was later confirmed that the boy was safe at home.

A Skywatch incident report detailing a UFO sighting by a pilot at FL 330, which was not corroborated by radar equipment.

On February 8, 2019, United Airlines flight UAL1104 reported a UFO with red, green, and white lights hovering at high altitude near Butte, Montana. The FAA Ops provided preliminary information indicating no other aircraft were detected in the area.

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This document is an FAA Form 8020-5 detailing an aircraft incident involving Japan Airlines on November 17, 1987, near Fort Yukon, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities and provides information about the aircraft and flight operations.

This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1987, as they approached Anchorage, Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.

This document details a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aircraft lights during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the lights to the Anchorage Center, which confirmed no other aircraft were present in the area.

This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual and radar observations of a large, round object that was not detected by ground radar.