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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 is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.

This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi, who reported encountering strange lights over Alaska while flying a 747. The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Air Force confirmed the presence of a UFO on their radar during this event.

This document is a personnel statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report details the communication between air traffic control and the aircraft as it encountered an unidentified object in its vicinity.

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenju Terauchi, recounts a UFO sighting during a flight over Alaska, describing two unidentified objects emitting amber light and exhibiting advanced movement capabilities.

The FAA is forwarding radar tapes and records regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenji Terauchi, who claimed that three lights followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet over Alaska for 55 minutes. Despite radar detection, military officials dismissed the sightings as clutter.

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 …

The FAA is offering a package of materials related to a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which includes audio tapes, interviews, and documentation, in response to public interest.

The FAA is investigating a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot observed three lights in the sky over Alaska. The investigation was prompted by public interest and includes re-interviews with the pilot and analysis of radar data.

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 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…

A letter from Lawrence S. Brooks, Executive Assistant at Cineplex Odeon Corporation, requesting information from the FAA regarding a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting.

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.

The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.

This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding an inquiry about the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to the sighting.

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On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.

AF FORM 112—PART I (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) United States of America IR - 2 + 50 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT 4 4 3uHY 3 Sighting of Unidentified Object AREA REPORTED ON ——_———_— aainnaemenanend —_ SUBJECT FROM (AsencY Ds wegtorate of Intelligence, Ninth Texas | Air Force (Adv), Fort Hood, Texas DATE OF sa…

A Japanese pilot reported being followed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The incident involved three lights that followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet for nearly an hour, leading to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

AF FORM 112—PART Il - APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT 1/1 14.57 | = Coned 3 C. Jal Y FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. TK-i-S52 PAGE OF PAGES 15 May 1952 STATEMENT At 2200 hours on 8 May 1952 we were flying north along the coast line about a mile south of Misawa Air Base. The pilot, Lt. Chaplin, called my attention to a | flashing light which…