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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.

…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.

This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.

This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 while approaching Anchorage on November 17. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.

This document appears to be a transcript of an air traffic control communication involving United Airlines Flight 69 and a Japan Air 747, discussing the identification of an unidentified trailing aircraft.

This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving United Airlines Flight 69 and Japan Air Flight 1628, discussing the position of the aircraft and unidentified traffic in the vicinity.

This document is a memorandum from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration discussing the radar targets associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced unusual radar phenomena on November 17, 1986. It addresses the interpretation of 'split images' on radar and includes an analysis by Dennis Simantel.

This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …

…stration acknowledging the 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.

This document contains various materials related to the investigation of JAL Flight 1628, including radar data, voice transcriptions, photographs, and interviews with the flight crew and air traffic control.

The Eglin UAP case involved a military pilot's report of a potential unidentified aerial phenomenon near Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on January 26, 2023. The object was assessed to likely be a lighter-than-air balloon, with no confirmed anomalous behavior observed.

This document details communications between 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.

The 2023 Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) provides an overview of UAP incidents reported from August 31, 2022, to April 30, 2023, highlighting trends, safety concerns, and the ongoing efforts of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to analyze and address UAP sightings.

This document contains various materials related to the investigation of JAL Flight 1628, including simulated radar data, voice transcriptions, photographs, and interviews with the flight crew and air traffic control.

UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR O F NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Fiscal Year 2023 Conso lidated Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena October 2023 01 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Date: 1/23/2025 Released in Full: X Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Case Number: 33…

This document details a communication between Japan Air Flight 1628 and air traffic control regarding an unidentified primary target following the aircraft. The conversation indicates military radar tracking an object in close proximity to the flight, raising concerns about safety and the potential need for military intervention.

This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the radar images of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which experienced intermittent radar images attributed to 'split images'. The FAA seeks clarification on this phenomenon for public communication.

This document contains simulations related to the flight of Japan Air 1628 (JL1628) on November 18, 1986, detailing the plotted positions and interactions with unidentified objects during the flight.

…inator at the FAA to Mr. Gregory Weinstein, providing information on available documents related to the sighting of unidentified air traffic by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 and mentioning the Korean Air Line Flight 007 incident.

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.