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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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733667-002-002-0008

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…technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin. The sighting was corroborated by air traffic controllers and has since gained significant media attention.
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733667-002-003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.
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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) response to public interest in a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting from November 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigato…
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733667-002-007

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence regarding requests for information about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals expressed interest in obtaining reports, transcripts, and other materials related to the incident from the FAA.
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333335409

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 10, 1950, while flying at 9000 feet altitude northeast of Atka Island, two USAF officers reported sighting a red and white object resembling a flare that burst and fell free, illuminating their aircraft momentarily before disappearing into the undercast.
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333336439

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
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23857122-1485-540328-0009

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
ACCESS RESTRICTED The item identified below has been withdrawn from this file: File Designation S40 32 § Date 2/2 of 53 In the review of this file this item was removed because access to it is restricted. Restrictions on records in the National Archives are stated in general and specific record group restriction statements which are available for examination…
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237UAP00364

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…rcraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon consisting of three bright lights while flying at FL410. The UAP was not detected by ATC radar, and the pilot has video evidence of the event.
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315834700

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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40027753-001-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document discusses a controversial memo allegedly from Robert Cutler regarding the recovery of a crashed flying saucer and alien bodies in Roswell, NM. It highlights the debate over the authenticity of the memo, with UFO researchers defending its legitimacy against claims of forgery by skeptics.
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733667-001-003-0013

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This memorandum from the FAA discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public, particularly in light of comments made by Phillip J. Klass.
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733667-001-003-0014

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the release of incident information related to the JAL1628 case. It outlines the distribution of air traffic investigation materials and the protocols followed for information release.
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733667-001-003-0016

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This memorandum from the US Department of Transportation discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public.
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733667-001-003-0017

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… investigation of Japan Airlines Flight #1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. The memo indicates that no information has been released to anyone except for the Public Affairs Office.
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733667-001-003-0023

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The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and will not pursue it further.
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733667-001-003-0030

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This document is a letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke of the FAA, discussing radar plot data related to the JAL1628 flight incident. Klass expresses gratitude for the data and shares his analysis of the flight path and the reported UFO sighting.
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733667-001-003-0039

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This document is a memorandum from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the investigation of the JAL flight #1628 incident, which involved a reported UFO sighting. It discusses the release of information related to the investigation and addresses concerns about the availability of transcripts to the public.
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733667-001-011-0007

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…een Japan Air Flight 1628 and air traffic control regarding an unidentified primary target following the flight. The conversation indicates that military radar has detected an intermittent target trailing the aircraft, leading to discussions about potential military intervention.
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733667-001-011-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains communication transcripts related to Japan Air flight 1628, detailing interactions with air traffic control and another United Airlines flight regarding unidentified traffic in the vicinity.