Evidence Explorer

The document discusses a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, which was corroborated by radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.

…ported seeing an object that moved in ways inconsistent with known celestial bodies, leading to a debate over the nature of the sighting. The FAA's analysis of radar data was inconclusive, and the document highlights the complexities of interpreting such phenomena.

… that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. The document highlights the skepticism from FAA and military regarding radar sightings.

…ju Terauchi, encountered three UFOs during a flight over Alaska, with one UFO described as being larger than two aircraft carriers. The FAA initially confirmed radar tracking of the UFOs but later retracted the statement, attributing the radar blip to a duplicate image of the 747. Eyewitness accounts from the flight crew contradict this explanation, assertin…

The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.

…ion's (FAA) investigation into a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot over the Arctic Ocean in November 1986. Despite the FAA's conclusion that the radar blips were likely 'split-radar returns' and not an actual UFO, there has been significant public interest in the reports, leading to the FAA offering a collection of documents for sale.

…l aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of 2-5 lights moving erratically while flying at FL350. The phenomenon was not detected by ATC radar.

…n unidentified aerial phenomenon near TPA, described as an object the size of an aircraft at altitudes between FL250 and FL310. The UAP was not detected on ATC radar, and no evasive maneuvers were taken.

…t reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of three lights arranged vertically and then horizontally at 14,000 feet, which was not detected by ATC radar.

…entified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying at 37,000 feet. The UAP appeared as stationary lights resembling a Christmas ornament and was not detected by ATC radar.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of numerous lights while flying at FL360. The phenomenon was not detected on ATC radar, and other flights reported similar sightings.

A Skywatch Incident Report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by an aircraft at high altitude, which was not detected by radar.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at FL320, which was not detected on ATC radar.

…mmercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 40,000 feet. The phenomenon exhibited high-speed movements but was not detected on radar.

…ial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of a group of red lights circling each other at high altitude, which was not detected by ATC radar.

…ed an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of two lights that appeared to dim and reappear while flying at 34,000 feet. The phenomenon was not detected by radar, and other flights reported similar sightings.

…craft that observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) consisting of two bright white lights moving in circles at high altitude, which was not detected by radar.

…nidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 36,000 feet. The sighting involved multiple lights that changed intensity, but the phenomenon was not detected by radar.

A Skywatch incident report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed by a commercial aircraft at high altitude, which was not detected by radar.

…ile climbing to FL410. The UAP was described as a bright light that changed position and was significantly higher than the aircraft. It was not detected on ATC radar.