Evidence Explorer

This document contains various reports and correspondence regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during the late 1940s, particularly focusing on incidents reported in Virginia, Arkansas, and California. The reports include descriptions of the objects, their movements, and the reactions of witnesses, including military …

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 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.

This document discusses the involvement of local authorities and the FBI in investigating UFO sightings in Franklin, Indiana, particularly a notable incident involving three unidentified flying objects observed in July 1952. The correspondence highlights community interest in UFO phenomena and the collaboration between local groups and civil defense programs…

… the misidentification of celestial objects by experienced pilots, specifically referencing a case involving a senior airline captain who mistook Jupiter for a UFO. It highlights the potential for even seasoned professionals to be misled by bright planets or other prosaic objects, supported by the analysis of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the National Transportatio…

This document appears to be a radar report related to an incident involving JAL #1628 in Alaska on November 17th. The details are sparse and the text is partially illegible.

This document contains a radar chart related to the flight path of Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon during its flight on November 17, 1986.

A request for investigatory materials related to the JAL Flight 1628 incident sent to the Federal Aviation Administration.

A request for information regarding a specific encounter involving Japan Airlines (JAL) on November 17, 1986.

A request for communication tapes between JAL and FAA over Alaska dated February 26, 1987.

A request for information regarding a JAL plane's encounter with a UAP, including pilot recordings and radar photographs.

This document discusses the premature release of information regarding Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL 1628) and outlines steps taken to investigate the leak. It includes correspondence and requests for information related to the incident.

This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discussing radar targets associated with JAL flight 1628 and the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight.

… regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.

This memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discusses the radar split image phenomenon observed during JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It acknowledges the interpretation provided by the Alaskan Region Air Traffic Division and includes an analysis of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets.

This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.

The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'

This document is a request for information regarding a report on the Japan Airlines (JAL) incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. The requester, Steuart Campbell, is inquiring about the items sold as part of the report and specifically asks if it includes information about the weather situation at the time of the incident.

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This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to Japan Airlines (JAL) C-747 aircraft. It includes findings and recommendations based on the inspection results, indicating satisfactory and unsatisfactory outcomes.