Evidence Explorer

This document details a radar sighting reported by the flight crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987. The crew observed a target moving at an exceptionally high speed, which was later lost in ground clutter.

The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…

This document is an aircraft incident record detailing an event involving a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines on January 29, 1987, near McGrath, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft was involved in a minor incident categorized under general aviation.

This document details the radar analysis and eyewitness accounts related to the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 17, 1986, where the crew reported being followed by unidentified flying objects. The FAA's investigation revealed uncorrelated radar signals, which were attributed to radar quirks rather than a separate object.

This document details a radar sighting by the crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987, where a target was observed moving at an unusually high speed before disappearing into ground clutter.

This document details a series of UAP sightings reported on January 2, 1987, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.

This document details a series of sightings reported by various individuals and organizations over several days in January 1986. The sightings were reported to multiple news outlets and include names and contact information of the reporters.

This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.

This document details a series of UFO sightings reported on January 8, 1986, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.

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.

This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi, who reported encountering strange lights over Alaska while flying a 747. The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Air Force confirmed the presence of a UFO on their radar during this event.

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenju Terauchi, recounts a UFO sighting during a flight over Alaska, describing two unidentified objects emitting amber light and exhibiting advanced movement capabilities.

A 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.'

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.'

A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.

This document outlines the objectives and planning of a public affairs campaign related to an incident involving Japan Airlines, aiming to provide factual information and maintain agency integrity while responding to public inquiries.

This document discusses an incident involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane that reported being followed by an unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. Air traffic controllers tracked an image on radar that appeared to follow the aircraft, leading to an FAA investigation.

This document outlines a public affairs plan for the release of information regarding the JAL 1628 UFO incident, scheduled for March 5, 1987. It details the preparation, organization, and dissemination of materials to the media and public, ensuring transparency and addressing potential concerns about a cover-up.

On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.

This document is a correspondence from the FAA regarding a request for records related to a UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986. The FAA is in the process of compiling the records and will send a copy of the pilot's second interview upon completion.