Evidence Explorer

This document contains a series of radar data reports from a military or defense context, detailing various radar readings including time stamps, altitudes, and other technical parameters. The data appears to be related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) monitoring.

This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.

The document discusses a significant UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported being tailed by an unidentified object. Despite the FAA's attempts to downplay the incident, the pilot and other witnesses remained convinced of the encounter's authenticity, leading to ongoing public interest and concern about the implications fo…

…e inquiry into unidentified air traffic related to Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It outlines the materials that will be presented, including radar data, photographs, and pilot interviews.

This document details the communications between Japan Airlines Flight 628 and air traffic control on January 11, 1987, during which the flight reported seeing unusual lights in the sky, which they described as a 'spaceship'.

…encountering strange lights over Alaska while flying a 747. The Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Air Force confirmed the presence of a UFO on their radar during this event.

…an Airlines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.

A Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane crew reported seeing strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA stated they could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with the lights following the aircraft for approximately 50 miles.

…pan 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.

The FAA reported an incident involving a Japan Air Lines 747 cargo plane that encountered strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska. The FAA could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The lights reportedly followed the aircraft for about 50 miles.

The Swedish Defense Staff has found no proof of unidentified flying objects or missiles over Sweden, despite extensive investigations into reported sightings, which were attributed to astronomical phenomena.

This document discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting a specific incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. It features insights from NASA scientist Richard Haines, who has compiled over 3,000 UFO reports from pilots over the past two decades. The document details the nature of these sightings, including objects that a…

…ng on the possibility of misidentified weather balloons. It evaluates the likelihood of these objects being balloons based on wind patterns, release times, and radar reports.

… large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air traffic control, but they did not appear on radar screens.

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This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.

… searched the area for the unidentified jeoject Por approximately fifteen mimites. before returning to Misawa Air Base. The . miics had goed radio contaet with Radar Site #18 during the entire period ani: contimal- ily kept them informed as’to his position. However, the radar site was unable to track watt #80 or to pick up the unidentified object. had the ot…

The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.

… and searched the area for the unidentified object for approximately fifteen minutes before returning to Misawa Air Base. The pilot had good radio contact with Radar Site #18 during the entire period ani: continual- ly kept them informed as to his position. However, the radar site was unable to track the F=80 or to pick up the unidentified object. Lt. Harvey…

This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.