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733667-001-011-0039

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…t 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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733667-001-011-0066

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…nscript of a conversation regarding an aviation incident involving radar contact and potential unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during a flight from Pottat, Alaska. The dialogue includes references to navigation and turbulence experienced during the sighting of objects.
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733667-001-011-0079

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Carl E. Henley, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, regarding the radar observations of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 during an incident on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-011-0083

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Joseph Rollins, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. The report describes the communication between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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733667-001-018-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Carl E. Henley, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, regarding the radar observations of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It clarifies previous statements about the radar targets observed during the incident.
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733667-001-018-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Carl E. Henley, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, regarding the radar observations related to Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-018-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from John L. Aarnink, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing his observations during the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-018-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Joseph Rollins, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. The report outlines the communication between the flight and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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733667-001-020-0007

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A report detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which was followed by an unidentified object exhibiting extraordinary maneuvers over Alaska, tracked by multiple radar systems.
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733667-001-024-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Alaska. The flight crew reported seeing a large object with multiple lights and erratic movement, which was tracked by air traffic control.
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733667-001-024-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a press release from the FAA regarding a press conference to discuss the inquiry into unidentified air traffic related to Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It outlines the materials that will be presented, including radar data, photographs, and pilot interviews.
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733667-001-031-0001

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a record of articles related to the UFO sighting of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, in Alaska. It lists various newspapers and cities from which articles were sourced, totaling over 54 articles.
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733667-001-031-0029

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-031-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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733667-001-031-0033

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… depicting the sighting of an unidentified object during flight JAL #1628 on November 17, 1986. The drawing was submitted to the FAA investigator in Anchorage, Alaska, and includes details about the object's movement and position relative to the aircraft.
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733667-001-031-0035

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter experienced by the flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL #1628) while flying over Alaska. The crew reported observing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that was large, exhibited erratic movement, and displayed multiple lights.
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733667-02-001-0021

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japan Air cargo plane reported strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska, prompting concern from the crew. The FAA stated they are not investigating the incident, as there is nothing to investigate, while the military has not provided any information.
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733667-02-001-0046

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the FAA's response to public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, including the sale of detailed information packages about the incident.
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733667-002-002-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the results of a public relations initiative conducted in Alaska in 1987, focusing on the dissemination of information related to UAP/UFO inquiries. It highlights the agency's efforts to maintain transparency and integrity while managing media interest and public requests for information.
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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.