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733667-001-001-0007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…lection of reports and transcripts related to the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes interviews with crew members, air traffic control communications, and radar tracking data.
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733667-001-002-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…al phenomena (UAP) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes forms completed by FAA inspectors, transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, and an ATC report detailing the incident.
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733667-001-003-0009

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses communications regarding the investigation of the JAL1628 UFO incident, including conversations about access to transcripts and materials related to the event.
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733667-001-003-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a white paper summarizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.
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733667-001-007-0004

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…nt details a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aircraft lights during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the lights to the Anchorage Center, which confirmed no other aircraft were present in the area.
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733667-001-007-0011

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ils the account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified object that followed Japan Airlines Flight 1628 during its flight on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the object maintaining formation with their aircraft and expressed concern about its intentions.
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733667-001-008-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview aimed to gather firsthand witness testimony and clarify previous accounts of the incident.
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733667-001-009-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
…dividuals discussing the use of glasses and physical examination requirements related to flying. The context suggests a focus on aviation and possibly a flight crew's qualifications.
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733667-001-009-0018

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…nt appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon, focusing on the autopilot status and the sighting of lights by the crew.
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733667-001-011-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…on of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.
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733667-001-011-0005

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…mmunications related to Japan Air Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified object during its flight. The dialogue includes discussions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding the presence of an unknown primary target in proximity to the aircraft.
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733667-001-011-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…cation between Japan Air Flight 1628 and the Fairbanks FAA tower regarding unidentified traffic during the flight's approach near Fairbanks, Alaska. The flight crew reported visual contact with an unidentified object, while the FAA confirmed no military aircraft in the vicinity.
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733667-001-011-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA acknowledges its lack of resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628.
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733667-001-011-0016

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was part of an investigation by the FAA to gather first-hand witness testimony.
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733667-001-011-0017

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a transcript of an interview regarding UAP sightings by a pilot. The pilot describes seeing a 'mothership' during a cargo flight near Formosa and mentions a subsequent sighting of bright lights in the sky.
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733667-001-011-0040

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…nt details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The crew reported seeing lights that did not correspond to any known aircraft in the area, raising concerns about the nature of the sighting.
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733667-001-011-0052

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of an interview or conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) sighting, focusing on the description of lights observed during a flight.
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733667-001-011-0067

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…garding an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed during a flight. The dialogue includes questions about the autopilot status and the timing of when the crew first spotted the object.
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733667-001-011-0083

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…he 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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733667-001-011-0101

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a response from the FAA regarding a request for information about the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes an order form for obtaining materials related to the investigation.