Evidence Explorer

Full-text search across cases, agency files, testimony, map pins, and related entities.

1,841 matching evidence objects

Ranked by relevance

Matching “UFO incident involving a Japanese airplane” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

100% match

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…
99% match

BLUF attachment release in full

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document outlines new reporting requirements for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and their implications for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in relation to the Department of Defense (DOD). It emphasizes the need for clear differentiation between UAPs and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in reporting to avoid confusion and ensure accurate data …
99% match

UAP BLUF attachment release in full

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
1 Lead Staff Members: Daryl Johnson, DSO/SOSB 1. Reason for the briefing: ☐Information Meeting ☒Decision/Alignment Meeting ☐Other ________________ 2. Subject of the briefing: Updating flyover reporting guidance for SIDs to include Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP)and potential impacts to Enhanced Weapons Rule reporting requirements 3. Bottom Line Up Fr…
99% match

237UAP00050

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a pilot at FL370 on May 4, 2021.
99% match

237UAP00036

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by the pilot of United Airlines flight UAL1104 on February 8, 2019, while flying between FL370 and FL390.
99% match

237UAP00048

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a pilot of a commercial aircraft on April 19, 2021. The object was described as a red orb with black markings, observed at a close distance while flying at 25,000 feet.
99% match

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.
97% match

20060474F 001 021 2023

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is an unclassified email correspondence discussing the handling of a request related to the 1947 Roswell UFO incident. It indicates that the National Security Council (NSC) has no records concerning the incident and suggests that any relevant records would likely be found at the National Archives.
97% match

237UAP00020

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft on December 15, 2014, which was later suggested to possibly be a satellite or space debris.
92% match

12132462

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…contains logs of speeches and press releases from Gerald R. Ford's Congressional Papers, specifically focusing on various topics including budget, Vietnam, and UFO investigations during 1966.
92% match

20060474F 002 004 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a letter from Steven M. Greer to President Clinton, requesting a meeting to discuss the release of information regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI). Greer emphasizes the national security implications of the UFO/ETI subject and argues for the need to terminate the covert management of this issue, advocating for transparency…
92% match

733667-002-002-0011

Foia Release Top Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a Top Secret Air Force Intelligence report from 1955, which describes a UFO sighting by Senator Russell and his companions while traveling in Russia. The report includes eyewitness accounts and CIA follow-up interviews, highlighting the credibility of the witnesses and the nature of the UFO observed.
92% match

733667-002-006-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and incoherent text discussing various themes including UFOs, biblical references, and the Mormon faith. It mentions a connection between King David and UFO technology, suggesting a narrative that intertwines religious figures with extraterrestrial phenomena.
92% match

733667-001-003-0025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Philip J. Klass, a technical journalist, discusses his investigation into a UFO sighting, suggesting that Jupiter was initially misidentified as a UFO during a flight. He expresses interest in giving a lecture to FAA controllers to clarify common misconceptions about UFOs.
92% match

[07/11/1997] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…(TRP NOTES MAIL) CREATOR: psll2 ( psll2@umail.umd.edu@INET@LNGTWY [ UNKNOWN ) ) CREATION DATE/TIME:11-JUL-1997 16:48:00.00 SUBJECT: AIR FORCE DENIES STORIES OF UFO CRASH TO: Philip C. Droege ( Philip C. Droege@eop [ UNKNOWN READ:UNKNOWN TEXT: ---begin forwarded text Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997 09:58:28 -0400 (EDT) AIR FORCE DENIES STORIES OF UFO CRASH Valles Mari…
92% match

733667-001-020-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
91% match

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.
91% match

733667-02-001-0030

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
An article from the Anchorage Times discusses a UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines pilot, who mistook the planet Jupiter for an unidentified flying object. The article explores the psychological aspects of UFO sightings and the tendency of individuals to interpret celestial bodies as extraterrestrial phenomena.
90% match

733667-002-005-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragment of a communication regarding a UFO sighting, mentioning Capt. Jenauche and possibly referencing an incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena.
90% match

733667-002-009-0025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragment related to UFO sightings, possibly involving a specific incident or report. The text is partially obscured and lacks coherent information.