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733667-001-018-0006

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ent is a personnel statement from Erland D. Stephens, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported an unidentified object in close proximity.
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733667-001-018-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ment is a personnel statement from Erland D. Stephens, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported an unidentified object in proximity.
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733667-001-030-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.
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733667-001-031-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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--- 40027753-001-0001.tif --- REFERENCE REPORT PROJECT BLUE BOOK Textual records of Projec

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, detailing the investigations of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) conducted by the U.S. Air Force from 1947 to 1969. It includes information on the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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40027753

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a comprehensive overview of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's program for investigating UFO sightings from 1947 to 1969. It details the types of records available, the categorization of sightings, and the conclusions drawn from the investigations.
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733667-001-008

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview, conducted by Inspector Richard O. Gordon and interpreter Frank Fujii, details the captain's experiences and observations of the UFO, including descriptions of its appearance, be…
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733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses UFO sightings reported by pilots, particularly focusing on a notable incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. NASA scientist Richard Haines has tracked over 3,000 pilot-reported UFO sightings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. T…
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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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237UAP00405

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a preliminary report from FAA operations regarding a possible UFO sighting by American Airlines flight 2561 over Little Rock, Arkansas.
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237UAP00469

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ing unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed near Billings, Montana, on February 15, 2023. A Beech BE99 aircraft reported seeing two separate lights at mid-flight levels, which appeared and disappeared intermittently.
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237UAP00476

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 16, 2023, a report from FAA operations indicated a sighting of a dark object, possibly a UAS or balloon, by Alaska Airlines flight ASA688 while en route from Seattle to Las Vegas.
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237UAP00501

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On April 10, 2023, UPS Flight 49 reported a bright white light identified as an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Saint Paul Island, Alaska. The event was noted by FAA operations and was consistent with satellite activity in the area.
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237UAP00517

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On June 10, 2023, a Copa Airlines flight reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying near Marathon, Florida. The phenomenon was described as a stationary white light that turned on and off periodically, with multiple aircraft in the vicinity reporting similar sightings. No evasive actions were taken, and there were no operational impacts.
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237UAP00534

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a report from FAA operations regarding a UFO/UAP sighting by a Sunwing Airlines flight near Jacksonville, Florida, on August 5, 2023. The aircraft reported bright circling lights maneuvering at high altitudes without taking evasive action.
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237UAP00546

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On August 27, 2023, UPS Flight 917 reported observing three white lights exhibiting unusual movement patterns near Las Vegas, NV, prompting FAA operations to document the incident as potential UAP activity.
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237UAP00552

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On September 5, 2023, Delta Flight 574 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 37,000 feet near Atlanta, GA. The incident was logged by FAA operations but did not result in evasive maneuvers or further notifications.
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237UAP00573

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 18, 2023, Frontier Flight 4139 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over San Juan, Puerto Rico. The phenomenon consisted of 2-5 lights moving erratically, but did not impact air traffic control operations.
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237UAP00601

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 24, 2024, a report from FAA Operations detailed an encounter with an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by Alaska Airlines flight 440, which was traveling from Miami to Portland. The crew observed white lights at the 12 o'clock position while flying at 38,000 feet, but no evasive action was taken.