Evidence Explorer

Full-text search across cases, agency files, testimony, map pins, and related entities.

449 matching evidence objects

Ranked by relevance

Matching “JAL Captain” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

100% match

733667-02-001-0042

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is offering a package of materials related to a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which includes audio tapes, interviews, and documentation, in response to public interest.
100% match

733667-02-001-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is investigating a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot observed three lights in the sky over Alaska. The investigation was prompted by public interest and includes re-interviews with the pilot and analysis of radar data.
100% match

733667-002-002-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.
100% match

733667-02-001-0023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air…
100% match

733667-002-003-0042

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Lawrence S. Brooks, Executive Assistant at Cineplex Odeon Corporation, requesting information from the FAA regarding a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting.
100% match

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.
100% match

733667-02-001-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
100% match

733667-002-006-0073

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding an inquiry about the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to the sighting.
100% match

23857122-0985-434443-0073

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… Wo ce 7, ie 6 Mel! OU ee S22 HA AZ, ve ——_ ue ae LO GES poe 25 Wiis oo Ke een Ze ee ee fel a cm ee Gbree#h) 2 a ier eh al ee ELIE fee ¥ ede al \ Po j \ h. (ge Jal 2 sien le A fe Bia Ve fy es ZH KO a uae a Me fe pa Y? ao nee Ov r ete as Ot Lf Cees. Lae A TOS ai Declassification Authority: NND 57565
100% match

733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.
100% match

333335856

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AF FORM 112—PART I (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) United States of America IR - 2 + 50 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT 4 4 3uHY 3 Sighting of Unidentified Object AREA REPORTED ON ——_———_— aainnaemenanend —_ SUBJECT FROM (AsencY Ds wegtorate of Intelligence, Ninth Texas | Air Force (Adv), Fort Hood, Texas DATE OF sa…
100% match

733667-02-001-0049

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being followed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The incident involved three lights that followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet for nearly an hour, leading to an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
100% match

23857122-1388-514451-0031

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Unsere Fertigung ist noch von ge- wissen Zufad sen age abhangig. die inen geregelten Arbeitsablauf ni zulassen Mit dieser Begriind: le ich o' besserungs: poral _— gating ha Nnisution des Arbeitsablaufes” als abgelehnt zuriick. Ferner schreibt man weiter, die von de sab! Widerspruch zum Beschlu8 der Il. Partei- be — Im Beschlu8 der Il. vay Iegtis _ wértlich: …
100% match

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.
100% match

23857122-1472-539243-0007

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AERONAUTICAL SYMBOLS AERODROMES MAM Ole WITH EMERGENCY AERODROMES WITH FACILITIES NO FACILITIES WATER LAND WATER LAND O ® Civil oO © Joint civil and military ay © © Military Principal civil aerodromes in large populated areas; or air terminals of major importance AERODROME DATA Landing area Sheltered anchorage LAND WATER HARMON 18 Elevation in feet oo Elevat…
92% match

733667-002-004-0013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for a summary of a UAP sighting involving Captain K. Terauchi, dated February 26, 1987.
92% match

733667-002-006-0078

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragment of correspondence related to a retired USAF Captain, possibly concerning UAP/UFO matters, but lacks substantial content for analysis.
92% match

733667-002-008-0061

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is a communication requesting a summary of a UFO sighting reported by Captain Kemyu Terauchi on November 17. It appears to be a forwarded message intended for Rod Cameron.
92% match

37294296

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
37294296