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733667-001-003-0024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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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733667-02-001-0008

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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733667-001-022-0006

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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733667-001-022-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains re-generated radar data related to the sighting of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. It includes a photograph taken by P. Steucke that illustrates the radar data points.
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Western US

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ARO assessed that the UAPs reported in the Western United States were likely commercial aircraft operating within established air corridors, based on extensive data analysis.
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020 Western US

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…st certainly commercial aircraft travelling on well-established air corridors as far as 300 nautical miles from the platform, based on a thorough review of the data by multiple analytical and scientific entities. • (U) Military personnel reported seeing five equidistant lights that the
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40027753-001-0023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document provides statistical data on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and other related sightings from 1953 to 1965, compiled by the National Archives. It categorizes cases into various types, including astronomical sightings, aircraft, balloons, and unidentified cases, among others.
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733667-001-001-0007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…c sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes interviews with crew members, air traffic control communications, and radar tracking data.
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733667-001-011-0081

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from John L. Aarnink, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA, detailing his observations during the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-011-0104

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…s Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with crew members, communication records with air traffic control, and radar tracking data.
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733667-001-018-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from John L. Aarnink, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA, detailing his observations during the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-018-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from John L. Aarnink, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing his observations during the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-019-0077

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) tracking, featuring various numerical data points and coordinates. The text is fragmented and contains references to multiple unidentified systems and measurements, suggesting a focus on radar or sensor data analysis.
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733667-001-019-0088

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), containing various coordinates, timestamps, and possibly radar data. The text is fragmented and includes numerical data that may pertain to flight paths or object movements.
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733667-02-001-0018

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'
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733667-002-002-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the plan for the release of UAP-related data by the National Archives and Records Administration, scheduled for March 5, 1987. It details the preparation of materials, press conference logistics, and public inquiries handling.
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733667-002-002-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the execution of a plan related to a UAP incident in Alaska during 1986-1987, detailing the timeline of events, media interactions, and agency responses to public interest and FOIA requests.
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23857122-1221-481980-0021

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…rvices that include repairs for normal traffic and/or refueling 0 800 OO ¢ ©6060 860 Landing area or anchorage No public services available LANDPLANE AERODROME DATA SEAPLANE ioni Elevation in feet HARMON FIELD 18 SEWN elr Wat: oo evs ; i 18 LH 46 Ll Minimum lighting L = Minimum lighting Airport of entry heltered GCA SYSTEM H Hard surfaced runway Ss al ed 278…
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333336039

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Pu. . . : .« @ t ; ~ ~@ | _ AF FORM 112 « ~ (CLASSIFICATION) APPRUvev I JUNE... 3 COUNTRY | REPORT NO. (LEAVE,BLANE) > TS ON Sea ie eS AF4 S| 4S ¢ __ AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT a SUBJECT Unidentified Flying Object AREA REPORTED ON FROM (Agency ) Four (4) Miles North Heu Gallie,Florida 6541 Missile Test Wi DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATIO…
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23857122-1310-496480-0008

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AERONAUTICAL SYMBOLS AERODROMES AERODROMES WITH EMERGENCY OR NO FACILITIES WATER AERODROMES WITH FACILITIES LAND WATER LAND O Landing area O Om SECTIONAL CHARTS The sectional aeronautical chart series provides complete coverage of the United States. maximum amount of cultural topographic features including important landmarks. Sectional charts are revised at…