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733667-001-031-0031

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.
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733667-001-020-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported being followed by an unidentified object while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to c…
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733667-002-002-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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 air traffic safety.
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733667-001-003-0035

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the unusual visual and radar sighting reported by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The communication details observations made by the flight crew, including descriptions of lights and radar readings, and requests for further information.
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733667-001-001-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an order form for records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It lists various available records, including FAA forms, interview notes, and drawings by the flight crew.
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733667-001-003-0022

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from the FAA responding to inquiries about the flight path of JAL Flight 1628, which encountered a UFO on November 17, 1986. The FAA confirms the flight path based on radar data and emphasizes their focus on airspace safety rather than UFO phenomena.
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733667-001-011-0103

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the available records related to the unidentified traffic sighting involving JAL Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes various FAA forms and transcripts from interviews with the flight crew, detailing their experiences and observations during the incident.
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333336175

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AF FORM 112 APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 | | ea + eee i iWiitl Saved A /} VCOUNTHY 4 * )” "REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) | United States AFXOI FLYOBRPT 8-52 a : AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT _ Reporting of Information on Unidentified Flying Objects AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency) 1G -—~ Michigan Director of Intelligence, Hg Tenth AF DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATIO…
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333336399

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Declassification Authority: NND 57565 “=, ~ RES--RIC-TED AF FORM 112 ; (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY , REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) __ United States” TR-1-53 OO. AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION R RT SUBJECT \* i FLYOBR ja al AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Age - ieapte yen ae 2500th Air Base Wing New York and Pennsylvania Mitchel A DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INF…
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333336643

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
ih... *AF FORM 412—PART | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. - “United States NGD42-53 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT FLYOBRPT — —- —— En AREA REPORTED ON i ROM (Agency ) Deer Creek Springs, Nevaia roup Intelligence, Nellis APB, Nevada DATE OF REPORT Moe a DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 29 July 1953 26 July 1953 waa PREPARED BY (Officer) SO…
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12130682

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a series of news releases and statements by Congressman Gerald R. Ford, primarily addressing various political issues including the Vietnam War, domestic policies, and a call for congressional investigation into UFO sightings.
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Ford Press Releases - UFO, 1966 — Page 25586

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…, 1966” of the Ford Congressional Papers: Press Secretary and Speech File at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. The Council donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all…
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333336017

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…m ek ‘ .> ; gos C °¢ Lf eve | “Chief, Le ge ant; ttne = A pcpotisecon Sasi pee | MOTE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES‘WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U. S.C.— 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LA…
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed by pilots in various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.
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733667-001-021

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains simulations related to the flight of Japan Air 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986, detailing the plotted positions and interactions with unidentified objects during the flight.
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23857122-0880-393936-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…eno... .3/3//22... 3 Ns Least? von fibrsts V2 2L9P Nicht ad Distribution by Originator This document contains Information affecting the national defense of the United States within the meaning of the Espionage Act, 50 U.S.C.--3! and 32 as amended. Its transmission or the revelation of its contents in any manner to an unauthorized person is prohibited by law.…
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733667-001-003-0027

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke regarding discrepancies in the flight path of Japan Airlines flight JAL-1628. Klass highlights inconsistencies between the FAA's reconstructed flight path and the pilot's radio communications.
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733667-001-005-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted by the FAA with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an unidentified object with distinct lights and movements.