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This document is a press release from the FAA regarding a press conference to discuss the inquiry into unidentified air traffic related to Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It outlines the materials that will be presented, including radar data, photographs, and pilot interviews.

This document is an aircraft incident record detailing an event involving a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines on January 29, 1987, near McGrath, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft was involved in a minor incident categorized under general aviation.

This document is a personnel statement from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The Assistant Manager of Automation at the Anchorage ARTCC reviewed radar data and found no evidence of the reported aircraft.

This document discusses the FAA's analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts concluded that the radar system detected an 'uncorrelated primary and beacon target', a phenomenon that can occur under certain conditions, particularly when a pil…

This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.

This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding an incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that occurred over a specific location in November. The text is incomplete and lacks detailed information.

This document outlines the procedures for analyzing UAP sightings, including data collection, statistical analysis, and consultations with various scientific and technical experts to determine the nature of reported incidents.

…d be desirable, but probably impossible, to koep them fran knowing the nature of the light source. rl In all future reports of unidentified objects spooify the location of the object with reference to polar coordinates (direction and cegrees above the horizon) rather than asking individuals to estimate distance. If possible, obtain an estimate of size in ter…

…ly and Ohio may have been seeing the same astronanical phenanena which was a great many miles away. Nevortheless each believed it to be relatively near his own location. € Ineident No, 172. A National Guard Pilot returning to Pargo, North Dakota, ina Fe5l a at approximately 2100 hours saw a small lirht in the air below hin, He was then in the traffie pattern…

…be desirable, but probably impossible, to keep them from knowing the nature of the light source. | Be In all future reports of unidentified objects specify the location of obsect with reference to polar coordinates (direction and degrees above the horizon) rather than asking intividuals to estimate distance. If possible, obtain an estimate of size in terms o…

…nce, oe 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five i - prose iq } y ae Ce Observed: ‘yom an F~51 at 25,000 feet 210 IAS. Visual observation. Location of odject at time of Mita iad was 100 feet above and to the left of the Chasrvere, ; Direction . of travel. Ene te: : f Ss te Chberves to be emnsidered as fairly reliable. 2. Minneapolis weat…

…) to fifteen(15) miles, and moderate winds NNW. The object seemed to be-drifting with the winds and finally beyond the horizon. There was no air traffic in the location at the time. ‘ knew of no meteorological conditions existing at the time that wo cause such a sighting. Only one(1) object was seen and there is no known existing physical evidence (photograp…

…) to fifteen(15) miles, and moderate winds NNW. The object seemed to be drifting with the winds and finally beyond the horizon. There was no air traffic in the Location at the time. Mr. Lassiter knew of no meteorological conditions existing at the time that would cause such a sighting. Only one(1) object was seen and there is no known existing physical evide…

…n Post at Princeton, New Jersey. ‘the observer, Mr. Norman Fowler of 3 Franklin Terrace, Princeton, New Jersey, reported a circular, Silver, stationary object, location: Alfa.Lima 2170 at 0,000 plus feet. His report relayed immediately to ADOC. At 20007, A/2c Rayrond Swallow was dispatched to Princeton. At 204572, he reported the object still visible but in …

…jeet with the naked eye revealed a star or planet~ At 19452, 1 March 1953, the Trenton Filter Center received a report of an un- ~ee Silver, stationary object, location: AlfasLima 2120 at 40,000 plus feet. His report relayed immediately to ADOC. At 20007, A/2c SBBPiias dispatched like object at approximately 250° with approximately 70° elevation. Through bi-…

é | | February 6, i953 "Sizhting of flying objects" fhe location Yuma County Airport, February 4, 19535, time 1350 M.3.T. I was using a theodolite to follow a pilot balloon, which was at 6,000 feet Mean Sea Level, I took my syes away from the eye pabee for a few seconds, _ returned “my eye to the eye piece, and the balloon was out of the field. “She readings…

February 6, 1953 ‘ Stanley H, Brown Yuma, County Airport Yuma, Arizona "Sighting of flying objects” The location Yuma County Airport, February 4, 1953, time 1350 M,8,.T. I was using a theodolite to follow a pilot balloon, which was at 6,000 feet Mean Sea Level, I took my eyes away from the eye pbkoe for a few seconds, returned my eye to the eye piece, and th…

MITPW Subject: The Testimony 8 Regarding Unidenti- fied Citing QUESTION: Where was the location of your point of observation? ANSWGSR : I was at that time on my own property which I was clearing for a house to be built. This property is located on the south side of Ctter Creek on Ctter Point. Otter Point is almost four miles north of Eau Gallie, Florida, Thi…

MIFPW Subject: The Testimony of Mr. V. L. Black Regarding Unidenti- fied Citing QUESTION: Where was the location of your point of observation? ANSWER: I was at that time on my own property which I was clearing for a house to be built. This property is located on the south side of Otter Creek on Otter Point. Otter Point is almost four miles north of Hau Galli…

…om Northwest to Southeast. 2. Time sighted: 19:3) MST 27 January 1953 Length of sighting: Approximately one (1) minute 3. Manner of observation: Visual only 4. Location of observer: 1351 Eastland Street, Tucson, Arizona 32°12'N/110°56'W 5. Identifying information on observer: S/Sgt Helmer has had ; years and 8 months of Military Service with 2 years and 6 mo…