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733667-001-022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.
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733667-001-023

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.
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733667-001-031-0037

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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 the incident is under investigation.
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733667-02-001-0007

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is forwarding radar tapes and records regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenji Terauchi, who claimed that three lights followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet over Alaska for 55 minutes. Despite radar detection, military officials dismissed the sightings as clutter.
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733667-02-001-0010

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.'
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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.
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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…
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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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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.
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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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733667-002-006-0089

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document is a promotional listing of various UFO-related materials and resources available for purchase, including books, videotapes, and other merchandise. It highlights notable UFO sightings and research, particularly the 1986 Japan Air Lines incident, and provides contact information for ordering these materials.
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733667-02-001-0045

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is responding to significant public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot in November 1986. The agency is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.
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733667-02-001-0046

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the FAA's response to public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, including the sale of detailed information packages about the incident.
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733667-002-003-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The FAA is responding to public interest by offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee.
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DGI Briefing

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The DGI Briefing presented by the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) outlines the organization's mission to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and improve detection and analysis methods using data and AI. It highlights the challenges in UAP reporting, the importance of data quality, and recent findings related to UAP encounters, incl…
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026 DGI Briefing

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Leveraging Data, Analysis, and AI to Identify UAP Presentation to the Defense Space, Geospatial & Intelligence Leadership Conference UNCLASSIFIED Mr. Tim Phillips Deputy Director, AARO All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, n…
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733667-02-001-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…
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UAP Transparency Act

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The UAP Transparency Act mandates the public release of all documents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena by federal agencies within a specified timeframe.
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UAP Transparency Act

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The UAP Transparency Act mandates the public release of all documents and records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena by federal agencies within specified timeframes.
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UAP D077 Unresolved Case Analysis Update Western United States Event

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) detailing an unresolved UAP incident involving federal agents observing 'orbs launching orbs' near a sensitive national security site in the western United States in October 2023. The case remains unresolved as of June 2026, with various hypotheses considered but no definitive…