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Matching “JAL UFO sighting” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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733667-002-009-0056

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting from November 17, 1986, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration by William Zirkel.
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733667-002-010-0027

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A request for information regarding a UFO sighting made by an airplane pilot, as mentioned in a Paul Harvey report.
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733667-001-024-0005

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A cargo aircraft captain reported seeing irregular pulsating lights that he believed to be a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-002-004-0012

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This document is a letter from McManus Law Offices to the FAA requesting a copy of the FAA form summarizing a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The letter includes a payment for the request.
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733667-002-004-0054

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A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot in November 1986, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration by Richard A. Seidita.
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733667-002-003-0047

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A correspondence from Bert Fisher requesting information about a mail order package related to a specific item, with no direct reference to UAP/UFO phenomena.
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733667-002-008-0141

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The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text with no coherent information regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.
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733667-001-003-0023

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The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and will not pursue it further.
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733667-001-011-0015

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The FAA acknowledges its lack of resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628.
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733667-001-019-0002

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a computer printout from the FAA regarding radar data related to Japan Air Lines Flight #1628, which reported unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during its flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-024-0006

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The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.
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UAP D005 FD 1057 04 Northeastern US 2024

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted by the FBI regarding multiple UAP sightings reported by a witness in the Northeastern US. The witness describes various encounters with lights in the sky, their characteristics, and attempts to analyze them using ADSB data.
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237UAP00401

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On April 21, 2022, multiple aircraft reported a UFO sighting while flying near Kessel, WV. The sightings occurred at an altitude of 10,000 feet above the aircraft, with pilots experiencing issues with their attitude reference systems and autopilot.
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733667-02-001-0028

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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t 7585721 20060533F 001 001 2013

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the community dynamics in Crestone, Colorado, known for its New Age spiritualism and reports of UFO sightings. It highlights local disputes, the influx of new residents, and the area's reputation as a spiritual retreat, alongside anecdotal accounts of UFO-related incidents.
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733667-002-003-0072

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A request for information regarding a UFO sighting over Alaska, dated March 29, 1987, addressed to the FAA Alaskan Region.
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733667-002-003-0075

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew, sent to the FAA by a resident of Alaska.
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733667-002-007-0072

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a correspondence related to a UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines, requesting information regarding the sighting.
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733667-002-008-0039

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese airliner, dated March 5, 1987, from Robert K. Schmidt to the FAA.
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237UAP00017

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by the pilot of United Airlines flight UAL976 on August 19, 2012, near GAI.