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733667-001-024-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Alaska. The flight crew reported seeing a large object with multiple lights and erratic movement, which was tracked by air traffic control.
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733667-02-001-0022

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a pilot's encounter with unidentified lights while flying over Alaska. The pilot reported seeing three lights that changed colors and exhibited unusual behavior, leading to an investigation by air traffic controllers.
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733667-02-001-0034

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA released findings regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines crew on November 17, which included first-person testimonies and radar data, but ultimately concluded that there was no confirmed UFO sighting.
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23857122-0880-393936-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ion of observation approximately five (5) me@conds. > ec. Observed from sri F~51 at 25,000 feet 210 IAS, Visual observation. d. Location of observer at time of sighting was FJMQ 1720 (Geo-ref~ eria) Location of object at time of sighting was 100 feet above and to the left of the - ° » Direction of travel East. @. Observer to be considered as fairly reliable.…
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733667-02-001-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…
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23857122-1213-481193-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ace 2 or 3 PAGES le On 28 January 1953 at avoroximately 2135 hours, SOURCE observed a unusually bright light northwest of Albany, Georgiae At the time of first sighting, object was circular in shape and SOURCE first thought it was ane other aircraft or a unusually bright star. Object was white in color. When first sighted, SOURCE was flying on a heading of t…
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733667-02-001-0039

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) investigation into a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot over the Arctic Ocean in November 1986. Despite the FAA's conclusion that the radar blips were likely 'split-radar returns' and not an actual UFO, there has been significant public interest in the reports, leading to the F…
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23857122-1213-481193-0006

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…a Cu PAGE 2 OF 3 le On 28 January 1953 at approximately 2135 hours, SOURCE observed a unusually bright light northwest of Albany, Georgia. At the time of first sighting, object was circular in shape and SOURCE first thought it was an- other aircraft or a unusually bright star, Object was white in color, When first sighted, SOURCE was flying on a heading of t…
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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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23857122-1223-482227-0001

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…ered clouds. The speed of the object was estimated as about 3 times that of the B47. (Acheck with the Max well Weather Station revealed that at the time of the sighting there were scattered clouds at 20,000 feet. A further check with the Maxwell Radio Range revealed that an AF B—1’7 #8355 from MeDill AFB, Florida was in the area at 35,000 feet with a speed o…
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23857122-1229-482685-0002

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…RESTRICTED AF FORM 112—PART Il APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 ier eee AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Det #8, 4672nda GOs Lk- 6 ee PAGE OF 3 PAGES 1. The date of the sighting was 27 Jamary 1953. The cbject Sighted appeared to be a round and spherical ball of light, one in number. It was estimated to be fifteen (15) miles west of first sighting, and appeared to be …
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23857122-1229-482685-0005

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…hile riding in the northwest part of Davenport, Wa, approximately 9 41° 32! N, Lat. at 2022 C.S.2.. The preparing Officer questioned Patro: telephone after the sighting. He stated that he stopped the Car ‘ani able to see the object better, Since it was west of him he proceeds ’ Da : apo Por? anout three miles in order to be away from tewn lights: and to insu…
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333336439

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a AF FORM 112—PART | APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 (CLASSIFICATION) A COUNTRY _ | REPORT NO. —_——————- -——_—- + USA ‘SUBJECT ABER RETORTED Op ’ : LZ cae « “ Se" vere 10 DATE OF REPORT)» ¥ LL, MALE DATE OF INFORMATION --— PER BARON 1953 8 ARCH 1963 REFERENCES) ( Qomtrol number, dinectine, prenjous report, ee. as applicable) CIVILIAN, MR, vere @ + A T* & tidiskeyp Mle …
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333336633

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… Exhaust: Jone. Speed: Very fast. Soumil: Hone. Maneuvers: Floated.up & down, then disappeared. Manrer of disappearance: Floated down below the horizon Time of sighting: 2045 hours 14 July 1953.(time is Manner of observation: Visual without aid. Location of observer during sighting: At individuals home, Opportunity, Mont. Identifying information of observer,…
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237UAP00532

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This document details a reported sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by multiple aircraft in the vicinity of Jacksonville, Florida, on August 4, 2023. The UAP was described as bright white lights that maneuvered rapidly, posing a potential hazard to air traffic.
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237UAP00582

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On December 2, 2023, multiple lights were reported as an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) at Great Falls International Airport, Montana, at an altitude of 40,000 feet. No aircraft reported the sighting, and there was no impact on air traffic control operations.
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733667-001-002-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and interviews related to the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. It includes forms completed by FAA inspectors, transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, and an ATC report detailing the incident.
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733667-001-007-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experience of Captain Kenju Terauchi during Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The captain describes the sighting of two spaceships and a mother ship, expressing curiosity and a lack of immediate danger.
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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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733667-001-007-0004

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aircraft lights during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the lights to the Anchorage Center, which confirmed no other aircraft were present in the area.