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733667-001-025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a route slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight crew observed lighted objects in close proximity during their flight, which continued for over 350 miles. The FAA coordinated with military authorities and conducted interviews with the …
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733667-02-001-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines 747, piloted by Kenju 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 …
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733667-02-001-0023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air…
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23857122-1652-564183-0005

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
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733667-001-011-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details communication between Japan Air Flight 1628 and the Fairbanks FAA tower regarding unidentified traffic during the flight's approach near Fairbanks, Alaska. The flight crew reported visual contact with an unidentified object, while the FAA confirmed no military aircraft in the vicinity.
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733667-001-014-0004

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a communication exchange between Japan Air flight 1628 and the Fairbanks FAA tower regarding unidentified traffic observed by the flight. The exchange indicates that the flight was deviating from its course due to an unidentified object, with no military aircraft reported in the area.
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733667-001-019-0009

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to be a technical report or data log related to aircraft tracking and radar systems, possibly involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). It contains various timestamps, numerical data, and references to aircraft identifiers and control systems.
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733667-001-019-0169

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document contains radar data from a military exercise dated November 18, 1986, detailing various beacon targets and their corresponding altitudes, distances, and other metrics.
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733667-002-008-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding the investigation of the November 17, 1986 JAL cargo jet UFO sighting was sent to the FAA Anchorage office by Kevin Reardon.
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733667-002-009-0138

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…s document appears to be a memo from APEX Construction & Management addressed to the FAA, discussing a request related to aerial footage taken on a flight over Anchorage, Alaska.
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733667-001-001-0007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a collection of reports and transcripts related to the unidentified traffic 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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733667-001-011-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0040

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The crew reported seeing lights that did not correspond to any known aircraft in the area, raising concerns about the nature of the sighting.
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733667-001-011-0104

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a comprehensive air traffic package related to the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines 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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733667-001-012-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an unidentified traffic sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It indicates that radar data did not confirm the reported traffic and mentions ongoing checks for further information.
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733667-001-014-0009

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…cument appears to be a communication or report related to air traffic control and military operations, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations in the Anchorage area. It includes technical terms and acronyms relevant to aviation and air defense.
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733667-001-015-0011

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving Japan Air flight JL1628 and Anchorage Center, discussing traffic and flight instructions.
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-031-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.
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733667-02-001-0045

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is responding to significant public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot in November 1986. The agency is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.