Evidence Explorer

This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.

…m B-25 flying at 7,800 feet, speed 220 MPH on heading of 90°, LOCATION OF OBSERVER: ten (10) miles SSW of Columbus, Ohio. Object was approximately one (1) mile east of Columbus, Ohio at 8,000 feet stationary. OBSERVERS: Capt Harold B. Kinison (this report), Col Wadman (Pentagon), Lt Col | Shockley (Pentagon) and one other Colonel whose name is unknown. All o…

On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.

…m B-25 flying at 7,800 feet, speed 220 MPH on heading of 90°, LOCATION OF OBSERVER: ten (10) miles SSW of Columbus, Ohio. Object was approximately one (1) mile east of Columbus, Ohio at 8,000 feet stationary. OBSERVERS: Capt Harold B. Kinison (this report), Col Wadman (Pentagon), Lt Col Shockley (Pentagon) and one other Colonel whose name is unknown. All off…

This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.

…or visible at this time was red. I didn't pay any attention % Lt, thanking 2 might be an airplane. looking back again I noticed the light had moved south- southeast. to a point east-northeast of the the tower. It appeared to turn towards the tower. What led me to believe this; was that the light seemed to get brighter. I asked Mr. Wyle V. Moore, who was on d…

This document discusses a pilot's encounter with unidentified lights while flying over Alaska. The pilot reported seeing three lights that changed colors and exhibited unusual behavior, leading to an investigation by air traffic controllers.

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This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.

…na Captain, USAF 28. January 1953 Commanding Officer Williams Air Force Base Chandler, Arizona Dear Sirs 7 Last night, 27 Jan 53, at 1915 hrs, I sighted in the eastern sky an illuminated object moving in a horizontal direction proceeding south at an estimated altitude of 8,000 to 10,000 feet; at an estimated distance of not less than seven nor more than ten …

An article from the Anchorage Times discusses a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot, who mistook the planet Jupiter for an unidentified flying object. The article explores the psychological aspects of UFO sightings and the tendency of individuals to interpret celestial bodies as extraterrestrial phenomena.

…rs. 7 January 1953. Mr. Chandler stated that at approximately 2100 hours BST, 6 January 1953, while seated in the front seat of an automobile moving West onthe East-West unpaved road North of Warner Robins, Georgia, he noticed an orangé glowing objset traveling West at a slow rate of speed, slower than a con- ventional type aircraft, Wr, Chandler steted it w…

This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…

…s. 7 January 1953. Mr. Chandler stated that at approximately 2100 hours EST, 6 January 1953, while seated in the front seat of an automobile moving West ontthe East-West unpaved road North of Warner Robins, Georgia, he noticed an orangé glowing objeet traveling West at a slow rate of speed, slower than a con- ventional type aircraft. Wr, Chandler stated it w…

…is document contains multiple reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by pilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.

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This document contains multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed by pilots in various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.

…as located on the south side of the field. The object seemed to be spinning with a great amount of speed and it left a slight path. The object moved toward the east and then disappeared. The object could not have been over 5,000 feet for the weather report was one-eight at five thousand. ¢. Following was given by A/2e. Robert J. Vereh, AF12322180, tower tric…

…nes pilot, Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, reported on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals express interest in obtaining FAA summaries and related materials about the incident, highlighting public curiosity and demand for transparency on UFO sightings.

… OF 1 PAGES I, 4/3e. Francis J. Wenzel, saw four (4) unidentified objects while standing outside the Fire Department Building at about 2315 local flying to the East. Then they went out of sight about five (5) minutes later they returned flying to the West. They remained in sight for one (1) or two (2) minutes, the both times I saw them. Formation and Directi…