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733667-001-007-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a flight report by Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified air traffic sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Greenland and Canada.
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733667-001-007-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Alaska.
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733667-001-008-0015

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a conversation regarding the observation of a UAP by pilots, focusing on the lack of turbulence experienced despite the proximity to a large object, which suggests advanced aerodynamic capabilities.
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733667-001-011-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document contains a conversation between individuals discussing the observation of an unidentified flying object (UFO) described as a 'mothership.' The discussion highlights the lack of turbulence experienced despite the proximity to the object, suggesting its aerodynamic properties. The individuals speculate on the object's positioning to avoid detectio…
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733667-001-011-0038

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified air traffic sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account includes flight details and conditions experienced during the flight over Greenland and Canada.
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733667-001-011-0039

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon encountered during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Alaska.
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733667-001-011-0099

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details two incidents of unidentified air traffic sightings reported by flight crews in Alaska in January 1987. The first incident involved an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 that detected a fast-moving target on its radar, while the second incident involved a Japan Airlines Boeing 747 pilot who reported unusual lights in front of his aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0100

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A cargo aircraft crew reported observing irregular pulsating lights and a large black object while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-015-0010

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of air traffic control communications involving Japan Air flight 1628 and its interaction with radar operators near Fairbanks, Alaska. The conversation indicates that the flight was deviating from its path and was being monitored for traffic.
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733667-001-024-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details two incidents of unidentified air traffic sightings reported by flight crews of Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines in January 1987. Both sightings involved unusual radar targets that could not be visually confirmed by the pilots.
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733667-001-024-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A cargo aircraft captain reported seeing irregular pulsating lights that he believed to be a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-024-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified object on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the vicinity.
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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-030-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-030-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.
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733667-001-030-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the area.
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733667-001-031-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a series of UAP sightings reported on January 2, 1987, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.
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733667-002-003-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the National Archives and Records Administration acknowledging the addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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23857122-0457-180273-0102

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of reports on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings, indicating that several incidents were investigated and determined not to be weather balloons. The sightings involved objects with distinct characteristics, including rapid acceleration and maneuverability.
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23857122-0457-180273-0105

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that were reported to be moving against prevailing winds and exhibiting speeds and behaviors inconsistent with known balloons or meteors. Observers noted various characteristics of the objects, including altitude, speed, and direction, leading to the conclusion that they were not…