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This document contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation 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.

This document appears to be a transcript of an interview or discussion regarding a UAP sighting by a crew member. The witness describes seeing a light that initially appeared as a navigation light, later identifying it as an amber and whitish light resembling exhaust from jets.

This document appears to be a transcript or communication log involving Japan Air flight 1628, discussing radar contact and visibility issues during flight. The conversation indicates a potential unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) situation, as the flight crew reports no radar replies and mentions traffic being extinguished.

This document appears to be a transcript of air traffic control communications involving Japan Air flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69, discussing the identification of an unidentified traffic in the vicinity of the aircraft.

This document appears to be a transcript of communication between pilots and air traffic control regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting. The conversation includes instructions for altitude adjustments and the involvement of military aircraft to investigate the sighting.

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.

The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'

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An article discussing the perception of UFOs as friendly and harmless entities, contrasting public fear with the author's belief in their benign nature. It includes anecdotes about UFO sightings and the cultural impact of these phenomena.

The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.

This document appears to be a simulation report related to a flight tracking exercise involving Japan Air 1628, dated November 18, 1986. It includes specific details about the data entered into a display system for plotting the flight's trajectory.

On February 8, 2019, United Airlines flight UAL1104 reported a UFO with red, green, and white lights hovering at high altitude near Butte, Montana. The FAA Ops provided preliminary information indicating no other aircraft were detected in the area.

On December 14, 2022, American Airlines flight 276 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while en route from San Francisco to New York. The incident occurred at an altitude of 35,000 feet near St. Joseph, Missouri.

This document details a report of possible UFO/UAP activity involving the aircraft N189LW near Atlanta, GA, on February 16, 2023. The FAA operations center received information regarding a potential parachute sighting, but no evasive action was taken by the aircraft.

…unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) in the vicinity of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, exhibiting erratic altitude changes between FL280 and FL450. The FAA Operations Center was notified, but no evasive actions were taken.

This document provides a biography of Timothy A. Phillips, the Acting Director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), detailing his extensive experience in government and military service, as well as his educational background.

Timothy A. Ph illips Deputy Director (Acting Director) All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Mr. Timothy A. Phillips assumed the duties of the Deputy Director All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in October 2023. He is a Senior National Intelligence Service executive appointed in 2006 with over 40 years of government experience serving in a variety of …

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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.