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333336491

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… as "Excessive". No sounds were heard coming from the object. lb contrails or visible means of propulsion were observed. On two subsequent nights following the sighting of this unidentified flying object, an extremely bright planet Was visible in a WW direction from the 775th AC&W Squadron, At 2000 PST the planet appeared to be approximately forty degrees ab…
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733667-001-003-0038

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from Paul Steucke of the FAA to Dr. Richard F. Haines regarding the JAL 1628 flight incident and related radar data. It discusses the availability of radar tapes and data, and invites Dr. Haines to visit the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center.
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733667-001-003-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This memorandum discusses communication issues within the FAA regarding the handling of UFO-related incident information, specifically related to JAL 1626 and JAL 1025. It highlights the challenges faced by FAA staff in managing requests for information and the internal dynamics between different FAA divisions.
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733667-02-001-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenju Terauchi, recounts a UFO sighting during a flight over Alaska, describing two unidentified objects emitting amber light and exhibiting advanced movement capabilities.
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--- 38222946-001-005-0001.tif --- COORDINATION AND RECORD COPY Mr. Enrico Grimaldi 14 King

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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…
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[01/08/1997 - 09/11/1997] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
DATE RESTRICTION SUBJECT/T1TLE P3/b(3) 03/06/97 001. cable 03/19/97Pl/b(l) [Impact of social and economic factors on foreign relations] (4 pages) 002. cable 09/11/97 P3/b(3) 003. cable Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)] FOLDER TITLE: [01/08/1997-09/11/1997 2006-0474-F ehl 13 DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE b(l) National security classified information |(bX…
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733667-001-003-0037

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… NASA scientist, to the FAA requesting information and transcripts related to the Japan Airlines flight 1628 incident and another unidentified aerial phenomena sighting in Alaska.
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333335939

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… by four (4) seconds, The object appeared fire red in color, with no visible contrail or exhaust trail. The observer stated the object traveled faster than any jet he had ever seen. No jet aircraft were known to be in the area at the time of this observation. There was no radar contact with this object. No other observations of this object are known to have …
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733667-001-007-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding a UFO sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes observing unusual lights that moved in a non-standard manner and attempted to capture photographic evidence, but encountered technical difficulties with his camera.
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733667-001-007-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between JAL Flight 1628 and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them at a similar altitude.
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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…
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733667-001-022-0013

Radar Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ument contains a radar chart related to the flight path of Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon during its flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-007-0070

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a specific encounter involving Japan Airlines (JAL) on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-020-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discusses the radar split image phenomenon observed during JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It acknowledges the interpretation provided by the Alaskan Region Air Traffic Division and includes an analysis of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets.
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733667-001-023-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…um from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-003-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi's UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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733667-001-001-0001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to this sighting.
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333336139

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…ger than.any of the stars in the area and was ofa yellow orange color. There was no blinking of any lights and there was no sound heard. from the time of first sighting gntil the object disappeared approxim tely S minutes elapsed, Immediately orior i observing this object, he noticed a conventional aircraft in toe imnsdiate vicinity of where the object was s…
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333336610

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…es an hour at about 20,000 feet, Although the ebject was discribed as being a silvery or metallic coler, all observers discounted the possibility of it being a jet aircraft, APPROVED, EVALUATION BY PREPARING OFFICER: PEAK nid dae alah ae CY USA F aT ee “CY G& en HQ FEC si ‘x ‘Cc Y 6920 Scty Gp —~—CY USAirA, Tokyo Ree Mak. CY FILE Alas tan Aw Cammand _____ in…