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733667-001-016

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of facility operations from the Anchorage ARTCC on November 17, 1986, detailing various air traffic control activities, including an incident involving an unknown target observed by flight JL1628.
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733667-001-001-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…form for records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It lists various available records, including FAA forms, interview notes, and drawings by the flight crew.
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733667-001-003-0023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and will not pursue it further.
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733667-001-011-0103

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines the available records related to the unidentified traffic sighting involving JAL Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes various FAA forms and transcripts from interviews with the flight crew, detailing their experiences and observations during the incident.
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733667-001-011-0106

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an alert report from the Director of the FAA Alaskan Region regarding an unidentified object sighting by Japan Air Lines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes records of telephone conversations with military officials and a table of contents for the related files.
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733667-001-024-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.
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733667-001-031-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-002-003-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The FAA is responding to public interest by offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee.
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733667-001-031-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and the incident is under investigation.
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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ghting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible at the time of the sighting.
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733667-02-001-0010

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'
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733667-002-004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various communications regarding the Japan Airlines UFO sighting from November 17, 1986, including requests for information and materials related to the incident from multiple individuals and organizations.
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23857122-1492-540779-0006

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…nest to Southeast end from Fast to WH rtiowest at altitudes ranging from 200 feet to 1000 feet. ee Ge (2 & S)s Objects were obeerved on Al/NPN<1 Ground Control Approach tint (GGA) #20 on wearch, azimuth oxi elevation indiexters, Times of sight= ines. were from 2137 to 2212 8 March 1963, ie Par Vee (4) Objects were observed from the. GCA site, Ashiya Air Base…
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23857122-1607-551863-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…rvisor for that area working under the Atlante Filter Centeer. 2, Object described as a ball of fire was in the opinion of this officer either: a, An air craft approaching the Atlanta airport and circling to land, The airport is approximately 30 miles West of Porterdale tut an aircraft coming in on Green 6 or VFR from the NE could have been mch closer, On ve…
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333336563

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…the Atlenta Filter Centeer,. SUBJECT -__ PREPARED BY (Officer) 2, Object described as a ball of fire was in the opinion of this officer either: a, An air craft approaching the Atlanta airport and circling to land. The airport is approximately 30 miles West of Porterdale tut an aircraft coming in on Green 6 or VFR from the NE could have been much closer, On a…
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UAP D012 Newark Field Office 1952 1967

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and communications from the FBI Newark Field Office regarding unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings between 1952 and 1967. It includes descriptions of sightings, requests for investigations, and correspondence with the U.S. Air Force and other agencies.
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20060474F 001 023 2023

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a press briefing by Mike McCurry discussing various topics including Iraq, Social Security, and the political climate in the United States during the late 1990s. The briefing highlights the President's efforts to build international support regarding Iraq, the importance of Social Security reform, and the administration's commitment to addre…
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SASC Transcript 2023

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The SASC Transcript from April 19, 2023, details a Senate hearing focused on the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and its mission to address unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the director of AARO, provided insights into the office's activities, challenges, and the need for improved data collection and interagency coordi…
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AARO Trifold 2024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO Trifold 2024 document outlines the mission, vision, and operational procedures of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in relation to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). It emphasizes the importance of reporting UAP sightings by military personnel and civilians, and describes AARO's role in synchronizing detection and analysis efforts…
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[01/29/1998 - 10/19/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
34EDAB55.FIN r Exchange Mail DATE-TIME l/29/98 4: 12:01 PM FROM Wozniak, Natalie S. CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT January 29 McCurry Press Briefing [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Crowley, Philip J. CARBON COPY TEXT_BODY TRANSLATED_ATTACHMENT Dehqanzada, Yahya A. Luzzatto, Anne R. Rubin, Eric S. Wozniak, Natalie S. Benjamin, Daniel Blinken, Antony J. Gray, Wendy E. …