Evidence Explorer

A request for information regarding UFO sightings by JAL Flight in November, addressed to the National Archives.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by the JAL crew over Alaska, dated March 5, 1987.

This document is a request for a summary of a UFO sighting reported by JAL pilot Kenjyu Terauchi, dated March 7, 1987.

This memorandum from the FAA discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public, particularly in light of comments made by Phillip J. Klass.

This memorandum from the US Department of Transportation discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public.

A letter from the FAA Public Affairs Officer, Paul Steucke, to Philip J. Klass regarding the JAL flight 1626 UFO sighting in Alaska. The letter discusses the sharing of radar data and the FAA's commitment to transparency about the incident.

This document is a memorandum from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the investigation of the JAL flight #1628 incident, which involved a reported UFO sighting. It discusses the release of information related to the investigation and addresses concerns about the availability of transcripts to the public.

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.

…enju 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.

An interview with a JAL flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer described seeing undulating lights that were either white or amber in color, observed for approximately 10 minutes.

This document outlines a public affairs plan for the release of information regarding the JAL 1628 UFO incident, scheduled for March 5, 1987. It details the preparation, organization, and dissemination of materials to the media and public, ensuring transparency and addressing potential concerns about a cover-up.

This document is a communication from Robert Wetss requesting a list of UFO sightings from JAL (Japan Airlines) to the public relations department in Anchorage, Alaska.

A request letter from Carol Keast to the FAA seeking information about a UFO sighting reported by JAL pilot Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, as mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle.

A letter from Grant Csalliaor requesting information from the FAA regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Capt. Kenjuy Terauchi on November 17, 1987.

A letter from Floyd A. Parshley requesting a copy of the FAA report on a UFO sighting by a JAL pilot, expressing interest in the electromagnetic systems of the spacecraft.

… pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.

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.

…es reported sightings of mysterious flashing lights in Alaskan airspace, particularly involving commercial flights. It references a specific incident involving JAL Flight 1628 and mentions monitoring by air traffic controllers.

This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by JAL Captain Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The captain described being shadowed by two belts of light and reported seeing two large unidentified objects, which he believed were not of human origin.

A request for information regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi's UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration.