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733667-001-003-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the misidentification of celestial objects by experienced pilots, specifically referencing a case involving a senior airline captain who mistook Jupiter for a UFO. It highlights the potential for even seasoned professionals to be misled by bright planets or other prosaic objects, supported by the analysis of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the …
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733667-002-006-0088

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 75% Original ↗
This document is a promotional text featuring various UFO-related books, publications, and organizations. It includes advertisements for subscriptions, books, and research centers, highlighting the interest in UFO phenomena and the availability of resources for enthusiasts.
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733667-001-022-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains re-generated radar data from an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. The data is likely related to UAP sightings reported by the flight crew.
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733667-002-008-0092

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
The document appears to summarize a sighting involving TRPAW Airlines, referencing a UFO sighting made by a pilot during a flight from Iceland to another location.
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733667-002-008-0131

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a correspondence requesting information regarding a specific encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight, dated February 25, 1997.
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237UAP00450

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report from United Airlines flight 1046 regarding the sighting of bright lights while in flight near Sioux City, IA. The incident occurred at an altitude of 36,000 feet and was reported to the FAA operations.
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237UAP00487

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On February 28, 2023, a report from FAA Operations indicated that Alaska Airlines flight ASA421 encountered two unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) while en route from Tampa to San Francisco. The UAP were observed off the right side of the aircraft at an altitude of 6,000 feet above the flight path.
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237UAP00503

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On April 15, 2023, a report from the FAA Operations indicated that a Sunwing Airlines flight (SWG615) encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying near Savannah, GA. The phenomenon consisted of three flashing lights moving above a thunderstorm, with no evasive action taken by the flight crew.
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237UAP00550

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of a UFO sighting by United Airlines flight 1560 near Philadelphia, PA, on August 28, 2023. The flight reported a large white unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 11,500 feet.
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237UAP00558

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a report of UFO/UAP activity involving United Airlines flight 2710, which observed three bright white lights during its flight from San Francisco to Chicago on September 27, 2023.
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237UAP00559

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On October 4, 2023, United Airlines flight UAL476 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while cruising at FL350 near Scottsbluff, NE. The phenomenon consisted of three stationary bright white lights that blinked alternately. No evasive action was taken by the flight crew.
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237UAP00566

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On October 28, 2023, United Airlines flight UAL541 reported observing a UFO/UAP activity while flying at an altitude of 50,000 to 60,000 feet near Buffalo, NY. The sighting involved a light that split into two and moved in a crisscross pattern. No evasive action was taken by the flight crew.
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237UAP00592

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On December 27, 2023, Southwest Airlines flight SWA1508 reported encountering two unidentified aerial phenomena while en route from Birmingham to Dallas. The phenomena were described as orbiting aircraft positioned 10,000 feet above the flight's 12 o'clock position.
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237UAP00595

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of a UFO/UAP sighting by United Airlines flight 1715 near San Antonio, Texas, on January 13, 2024. The flight crew observed a white and blue unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 7,000 feet.
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237UAP00619

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a reported UFO sighting by United Airlines flight 1986 near Oakland, CA, on March 6, 2024. The aircraft observed a black UFO at a close distance while in flight.
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237UAP00631

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On June 15, 2024, United Airlines flight 1835 reported encountering a 4-foot red and blue unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) while flying southbound at 11,000 feet near Denver, Colorado. The UAP was not detected on air traffic control radar, and no evasive action was taken by the flight crew.
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733667-001-003-0020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a record of a phone call made by Mr. Bruce Maccabee regarding the status of materials related to the JAL 1628 UFO incident. It discusses the request for materials, including transcripts and photos, and mentions an unauthorized disclosure investigation.
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733667-001-007-0008

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual and radar observations of a large, round object that was not detected by ground radar.
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733667-001-007-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the visual experience of encountering two unidentified ships while flying near Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-011-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…memorandum from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the sighting of unidentified air traffic by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It is intended for distribution among regional facility managers and staff officers.