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Matching “November 17, 1986 JAL cargo jet UFO sighting” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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733667-002-003-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…he addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-002-003-0013

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the FAA regarding a request for records related to a sighting of an unidentified flying object by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986. The FAA indicates that they are compiling the records and will not be able to release the transcript until it is completed, expected around February 26, 1987.
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733667-002-007-0005

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…sponse from the National Archives to Dr. Robert J. Lloyd regarding his inquiry about the sighting of unidentified air traffic by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes information on how to access related materials.
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333336024

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…s in length with fuzzy edges. This object was observed between 150 and 1559 hours CST. The speed of the object varied from stationary to as fast or faster than jet aircraft. After it disappeared the area where it appeared was kept under surveillance for a period of about 5 mimtes. No further returns were observed. No aircraft were in the vicinity, and no oth…
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20060474F 001 012 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains emails related to UFO discussions during the Clinton administration, highlighting various incidents and references to UFOs in communications among staff members.
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733667-002-005-0052

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, sent to the FAA by Mrs. William P. Henson in 1987.
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733667-001-003-0026

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from the FAA Public Affairs Officer, Paul Steucke, to Philip J. Klass regarding the JAL flight 1626 UFO sighting in Alaska. The letter discusses the sharing of radar data and the FAA's commitment to transparency about the incident.
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733667-002-005-0051

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A letter from Grant Csalliaor requesting information from the FAA regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Capt. Kenjuy Terauchi on November 17, 1987.
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733667-001-031-0005

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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.
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733667-001-011-0013

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discussing radar targets associated with JAL flight 1628 and the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight.
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733667-001-019-0004

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a series of beacon target reports from November 18, 1986, detailing various radar readings and observations related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The data includes timestamps, azimuth, range, and other technical specifications.
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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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40587509

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a recording or transcript related to an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) incident involving flight JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The document includes references to air traffic control sectors and timestamps, suggesting it may contain communications or data pertinent to the incident.
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733667-001-017-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a position log from the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center dated November 18, 1986. The text is largely illegible and contains various references to FAA forms and procedures.
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733667-001-017

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is a position log from the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center dated November 18, 1986. It contains various entries related to air traffic control operations.
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733667-001-003-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the unauthorized release of investigative information regarding the JAL 1625 UFO incident by the FAA, highlighting concerns about agency trust and the handling of sensitive information.
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733667-001-031-0008

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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.
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20060483F 001 003 2023

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This document is a FOIA response from NASA regarding UFO investigations, stating that no government agency is currently responsible for investigating UFOs due to a lack of evidence supporting the existence of alien life or connections to UFOs. It outlines the history of UFO investigations by the USAF and NASA, including Project Blue Book, and provides contac…
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[09/27/1995 - 11/25/1998] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
SUBJECT/TITLE DALE RESTRICTION 001. email 03/20/1998P6/b(6) 002. email 11/25/1998P6/b(6) Presidential Records Act -144 U.S.C. 2204(a)] DOCUMENT NO. AND TYPE FOLDER TITLE: [09/27/1995 - 11/25/1998] Pl National Security Classified Information 1(a)(1) of the I’RA] P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office 1(a)(2) of the PRA] P3 Release would violate a Fe…
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733667-001-018-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…personnel statement from Anthony M. Wylie, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the FAA, regarding the radar data analysis of the JL1628 incident that occurred on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska. Wylie reports that he found no unusual radar targets associated with the sighting.