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733667-02-001-0014

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting a specific incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. It features insights from NASA scientist Richard Haines, who has compiled over 3,000 UFO reports from pilots over the past two decades. The document details the nature of these sightings, including objects that a…
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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733667-001-022-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains re-generated radar data from an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. The data is likely related to UAP sightings reported by the flight crew.
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237UAP00487

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 28, 2023, a report from FAA Operations indicated that Alaska Airlines flight ASA421 encountered two unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) while en route from Tampa to San Francisco. The UAP were observed off the right side of the aircraft at an altitude of 6,000 feet above the flight path.
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733667-002-004-0012

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This document is a letter from McManus Law Offices to the FAA requesting a copy of the FAA form summarizing a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The letter includes a payment for the request.
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733667-02-001-0035

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.
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733667-001-003-0024

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A correspondence from Philip J. Klass discussing the credibility of UFO sightings reported by Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines, highlighting concerns about multiple sightings by the same individual and questioning the accuracy of flight path information.
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733667-001-003-0028

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This document is a correspondence from Philip J. Klass addressing questions related to a flight path and a potential UFO sighting by a pilot. It discusses the timing of a flight maneuver and the accuracy of the pilot's memory regarding his flight route.
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733667-001-003-0017

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This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the release of information related to the investigation of Japan Airlines Flight #1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. The memo indicates that no information has been released to anyone except for the Public Affairs Office.
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733667-001-011-0047

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) while piloting Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes interactions with a United Airlines flight and air traffic control regarding the UFO's presence.
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733667-001-011-0048

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between the flight and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them before disappearing.
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733667-001-024-0006

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The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.
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733667-001-014-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of communications involving Japan Air Flight 1628 and United Airlines Flight 69, discussing an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed during their flight. The transcript indicates that the Japan Air pilot could not see the UFO despite being instructed to maintain a certain altitude and direction.
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t 1127712 20060476F 001 001 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the Roswell incident of 1947, where materials allegedly of extraterrestrial origin were recovered by the U.S. military. It includes correspondence regarding the Roswell Declaration, which calls for transparency from the U.S. government about UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. The document also references various declarations from…
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Scanned: Case Number 243544 — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
· FOIA Number: 2006-0476-F FOIA MARKF:R This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Llbrary Staff. Collection/Record Group: Clinton Presidential Records Subgroup/Office of Origin: Records Management - SUBJECT FILE Series/Staff Member: Subseries: OAIID Number: 14087 Scan ID: 243544 Document Num…
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733667-001-025

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This document is a route slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight crew observed lighted objects in close proximity during their flight, which continued for over 350 miles. The FAA coordinated with military authorities and conducted interviews with the …
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333335851

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…-Part Il,) Ths following Report is submitted in accordance with Paragraph 3b ADCL 200-1, dated 11 Arril 19513 While flying CAP south of MPLS under GCI Control, Flight of 2 F-5l's, Subway | “2 4RN, at FIMQ 1720 at 21538 24 November 1951 saw a small white cbject, shape same be Northrup Flying Wing, color milky white, approximately &' wing span. Heading of ; ; …
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576UAP0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2022 Annual Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) details an increase in UAP reporting, highlighting the establishment of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to enhance coordination and analysis of UAP incidents across various U.S. government agencies. The report indicates a total of 510 UAP reports as of August 2022, with ongoing eff…
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576UAP0007

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 2022 Annual Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena UNCLASSIFIED 1 UNCLASSIFIED Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .......................................................................................................... 2 SCOPE AND ASSUMPTIONS .......................................…
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733667-002-002-0016

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The article discusses the ongoing military presence of Soviet forces near Alaska, highlighting recent intercepts of Soviet bombers by U.S. Air Force fighters. It emphasizes the need for vigilance in the face of potential threats from the Soviet Union.