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…degrees, At the end of the sighting the are was estimated to be O48 degrees. The duration of the sighting was approximately one minute. : de A check of weather conditions revealed: clear, 10 miles visibility, winds aloft: 2000 —- 330 degrees at 13K 4000 —~ O10 degrees at 21K 6000 = 350 degrees at 30K 8000 — 340 degrees at 35K 10,000 ~ 340 degrees at 40K 12,0…

The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.

…way, ani approximately 50 to 100 feet above the river, The object was silver in color, shaped as a saucer, an’? had a reddish glow from the bottom. The weather conditions were clear, a bright moonlight night, with a slight wind. The object appeared from the south-west ani headed towards the north-east when out of sight. I estimate that I saw the object when …

… radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.

…, 33 knots 20,000 feet 280, 32 knots 25,000 feet 300: 38 knots 30,000 feet 310° 45 knots 35,000 feet 310, 70 knots 40,000 feet 310 70 knots 7e No activities or conditions, meteorological or otherwise, which might account for the sighting are known. 8. There was no physical evidence such as fragments, photographs, and the like of the sighting. 9. Location of …

This document is a log entry from the FAA detailing operations and communications related to the JL1628 incident on November 17, 1986. It includes timestamps and remarks about the incident, including data reduction requests and notifications to Washington D.C.

ae —_ c > hig Teter AF d ORM 112 SSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY ! REPORT NO. United States of America t ‘SUBJECT FLYOBRPT AREA REPORTED ON FROM (genet) ommanding Officer Northeast Section, Austin, Texas 3d Air Reserve District, Austin, Tex DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 16 January 1953 14 January 1953 PREPARED BY (Officer) SOURCE JO…

This document is a record of facility operations from the Anchorage ARTCC on November 17, 1986, detailing various air traffic control activities, including an incident involving an unknown target observed by flight JL1628.

…tne Squadron, iicGuire AFB, Trenton, NJ PAGE } OF yA PAGES The visibility was unrestricted with: a few scatiered clouds. No: unusual activity or meterological ,conditions. existed that could accoumt for the sighting and there is no material evidence in existance of the sighting. The aireraft.being on a primary Active Air Defense’Mission was unable:-to take a…

This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.

RESTRICTED . What were the weather conditions at the time you saw the object? 34,1 CLOUDS (Circle One) 34.2 WIND (Circle One) a. Clear sky No wind b. Hazy Slight breeze Scattered clouds c. Strong wind d. Thick or heavy clouds d. Don’t remember e. Don’t remember 34.3 WEATHER (Circle One) 34.4 TEMPERATURE (Circle One) (a) Dry a. Cold b. Fog, mist, or light rai…

…s the radar scan rate? Five (5) RPM, 400 PRE What was the approximate frequency of the transmitter? 1290 MC II. GENERAL QUESTIONS What were the general weather conditions at the time unidentified target was observed? High thin overcast and low broken overcast. What weather data from nearby U.S. weather stations is available on temperature vs . altitude, humi…

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.

…f the unusal light@ sooner Mrs Miller said she did not realize the importance of reporting vnusal objects and wished to avoid publicity. VI, WEATHER: - Weather conditions for 33 Feb 53 at this time of night were, cieling and visibility unlimited, surface wind 320 degrees at seven (7) MPH., at 10,000 feet 280 derrees at forty five (45) knots per hour, Weather…

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…

…MATION REPORT REPORT NO. ~ FROM (Agency) F3G, 46024 AISS, PIAFB PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE F3G =T-5A PAGE & of SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT VIIs RELATED ACTIVITY OR CONDITIONS: No activity or condition, metorological or otherwise, which might account for the sighting was reported in the area, However, @ similiar object was reported during these hours on 23 Feb 53…

This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.

… unusal licht@ sooner QM said che did not realize the i importance of reporting vunusal objects and wished to avoid publicity, 3 ala toe 9 YI, WEATHER: Weather conditions for 23 Feb 53 at this time of night were, cieling and visibility unlimited, surface wind 320 desrees at seven (7) MPH., at 10,000 feet 280 decrees at forty five (45) knots per hour, Weather…

This document details the incident 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 militar…

… | FROM (gency) e REPORT NO. - ‘ j F3G, 46024 AISS, PIAFB PRESQUS ISLE, MAINE P3G -T-5A pace 2 oe PAGES SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT VII: RELATED ACTIVITY OR CONDITIONS: - No activity or condition, metorological or otherwise, which might account for the sighting was reported in the area, However, 2@iniliar object was reported during these hours on 23 Feb 5…