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733667-001-005-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…is document details an incident involving Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines, who reported the presence of an unidentified aircraft while flying in Alaska. The FAA indicated a primary target in addition to his aircraft, suggesting potential UAP activity. It is noted that this was not the first sighting reported by Captain Terauchi.
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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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733667-001-017-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
…be a position log from the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center dated November 18, 1986. The text is largely illegible and contains various references to FAA forms and procedures.
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733667-002-004-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from McManus Law Offices to the FAA requesting a copy of the FAA form summarizing a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The letter includes a payment for the request.
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733667-002-004-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA has initiated a mail-order service offering materials related to a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi. The service includes interviews, drawings, and radar data for a fee.
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733667-002-005-0051

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Grant Csalliaor requesting information from the FAA regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Capt. Kenjuy Terauchi on November 17, 1987.
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733667-001-002

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…
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733667-001-003-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, claiming the object moved with him during his flight.
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733667-001-003-0040

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, insisting the object moved with him during his flight.
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733667-02-001-0023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… 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 traffic cont…
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733667-002-010-0029

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 60% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication regarding a recent UFO sighting in the North Atlantic region, associated with a safety poster contest from 1986.
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UAP D010 FD 302 71 Northeastern Orb Sighting 2026

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This FBI document details an interview regarding a UAP sighting in 2026, where witnesses reported observing two orbs of light in the northeastern region. The orbs exhibited unusual movement and were described in detail by the witnesses.
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237UAP00225

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 6,000 feet, with the phenomenon observed at approximately 16,000+ feet.
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Southeast Asia Triangles

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 85% Original ↗
The 'Southeast Asia Triangles' case from 2017 was assessed by the AARO and concluded that the observed triangular objects were actually static fishing nets, not anomalous objects posing a risk to navigation.
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019 Southeast Asia Triangles

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office US Department of Defense Case: "Southeast Asia Triangles" Case Resolution I 17 March 2023 (U) Key Findings (U) AARO assesses that the subjects of the "Southeast Asia Triangles" case from 2017 almost certainly are cone-shaped static fishing nets floating on the surface of the ocean. This conclusion is based on…
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733667-001-011-0092

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed during flight operations. It details the inspection process, findings, and recommendations regarding the UAP encounter.
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733667-002-008-0042

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding the availability of certain records related to UAP/UFO sightings, specifically mentioning a news broadcast and a request for copies of documents.
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23857122-0457-180273-0109

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document analyzes various reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in relation to weather balloon releases in the vicinity of Shreveport and surrounding areas. It concludes that several sightings cannot be attributed to weather balloons based on wind patterns and observer reports.
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23857122-1209-480826-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part IT.) l. This report contains information of the sighting of a "Fireball" seen over the Cayuga Lake region of New York state. 2 crew chief at ‘years of aeronautical experience Ithaca, New York, and a friend visually sighted the fireball at 2110 hours, 3. April 1952. and twelve (12) 36 stated in lett…
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23857122-1209-480826-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part IT.) 1. This report contains information of the sighting of a "Fireball" seen over the Cayuga Lake region of New York state. 2. Mr. Walter Lee Ott, crew chief at Robinson Airlines and twelve (12) years of aeronautical experience, Mrs. Walter Lee Ott, 127 Blair Street, Ithaca, New York, and a friend…