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733667-001-031-0032

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report details the communication between air traffic control and the aircraft as it encountered an unidentified object in its vicinity.
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333335840

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…: las aleuthdthes id tel rue teeienee parenaok. “List inclownres at lnoer leht ——< - 1. On 28 April 1950, at 1230 hours Item time, lst Lt. pilot- - ing an F800 aircraft approximately two (2) miles west of RAKKANAI (45 23 *N-14.1°,1's) 1a%, 30,000 ft, heading 360° at 300mph indicated. The pilot observed one flying object » fat. approximately. 10,000 ft, seven…
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ufo11

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains a detailed account of a UFO sighting reported by a resident of Haven, New York, who observed a golden-orange glowing object in the sky. The object was described as being very high, possibly between 10,000 to 20,000 feet, and was seen moving steadily for approximately twenty seconds before disappearing behind trees. The witness compared…
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733667-001-029

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…n January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric condi…
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237UAP00085

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch incident report detailing the sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon by two aircraft near Eugene, OR, on March 29, 2022. The phenomenon was later assessed to likely be space debris.
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237UAP00203

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This report details a UAP incident involving multiple aircraft that observed unidentified aerial phenomena near Des Moines, Iowa, which were later identified as a STARLINK satellite train.
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237UAP00233

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a Skywatch Incident Report detailing an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by multiple aircraft on March 2, 2023, near Denver (DEN). The report indicates no other traffic was present in the area and no law enforcement was notified.
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237UAP00283

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…Incident Report detailing multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) near Jacksonville, FL, on August 4, 2023. The report indicates that several aircraft observed bright white lights performing rapid maneuvers at high altitudes.
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237UAP00333

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This report details a Skywatch incident involving multiple aircraft that observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) consisting of two bright white lights moving in circles at high altitude, which was not detected by radar.
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237UAP00368

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Skywatch incident report detailing the observation of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) by a C130 aircraft while flying over Laramie Regional Airport, WY.
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UAP D001 Congress WhiteHouse UFO Correspondence 1998

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains correspondence between U.S. Congress members and NASA regarding inquiries about UFOs and Mars photographs. It includes letters from Senator Olympia Snowe and Senator Charles Grassley, addressing public concerns about UFO sightings and the authenticity of NASA's Mars images.
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733667-02-001-0024

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.
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733667-02-001-0050

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.
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237UAP00007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A pilot reported encountering a red unmanned aircraft while flying at altitude 090. The incident was investigated but no related DOD activity was found.
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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.
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733667-001-007-0012

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…f an unidentified flying object (UFO) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between JAL Flight 1628 and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them at a similar altitude.
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733667-001-011-0048

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…fied flying object (UFO) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between the flight and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them before disappearing.
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-024-0004

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This document details two incidents of unidentified air traffic sightings reported by flight crews of Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines in January 1987. Both sightings involved unusual radar targets that could not be visually confirmed by the pilots.
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733667-001-024-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…flight #53 reported an unidentified object on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the vicinity.