Evidence Explorer

This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar return rather than an unidentified aircraft.

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On January 29, 1987, Alaska Airlines Flight 53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet near McGrath, Alaska. The target moved rapidly and was not visually confirmed by the crew. FAA and USAF investigations found no other aircraft in the area.

…by plane. After dissapearance of the four described three were sighted north of the position. This was ESE of my position. These three maneuvered around in the general vicinity of their first appearances. One of these three was motion=- less for about 10 mine The others moved around but not fare At one time two seemed to be flashing signalse This could not h…

The document discusses the cultural impact of UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.

es O47 R?2 “Seems HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS District Office No. 23 - Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth, Texas 24-Of49 SUBJECT: Unidentified Phenomena Observed in Sky, N.E. of Fort Worth, Texas, on 9 July 1953 Commander Southern Air Procurement District P. 0. Box 9038 Fort Worth, Texas l. Info…

The document discusses the research and theories of Dr. Deardorff regarding extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, highlighting his belief in the existence of advanced alien societies and the potential for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Sena…

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This document outlines the public affairs plan for the organized release of information regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It details the objectives, planning, execution, and results of the campaign aimed at addressing public and media interest while maintaining agency …

…nter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at.lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part FI.) GENERAL INFCRMATICN: = At aprox 1205, 9 July 1953, A/2C Robert G. Peeler, AF 18385897 3750th Medieal Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, was standing on the 5th Street hospital ramp in the hospital…

This document contains correspondence regarding requests for information about the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. Multiple individuals expressed interest in obtaining reports, transcripts, and other materials related to the incident from the FAA.

…ter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—FPart II.) GENERAL INFCRMATICN: ae At aprox 1205, 9 July 1953, A/2C Robert G. Peeler, AF 18385897 3750th Medieal Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, was standing on the 5th Street hospital ramp in the hospita…

This document contains multiple requests for information regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japanese airline pilot in November 1986. Various individuals and organizations are seeking documentation, photographs, and other materials related to the incident, as mentioned in a broadcast by Paul Harvey.

…lways, seems to have excellent vision. He is a nonerated officer. However, it is my opinion that because of his quick conclusion as to what he had seen and his general reaction to his sighting that, in effect, he was so predisposed about the topic smut when he saw this "object" it struck an immediate responsive chorde There had been no weather balloon releas…

This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.

…lways, seems to have excellent visione He is a non-rated officer. However, it is my opinion that because of his quick conclusion as to what he had seen and his general reaction to his sighting that, in effect, he was so predisposed about the topic emt when he saw this "object" it struck an immediate responsive chorde There had been no weather balloon release…

…The left scanner reported making four separate sightings of the uniden~ tified object between the hours of 2105Z (1405PDT) and 2115Z (1415PDT), all in the same general direction of ten to seven o'clock, The object was described to be of indefinite shape and dark-greyish color, On the first pass, the object appeared to be making a direct approach to the TB-29…

…ormal observations are considered to be reliable, The right scanner, S/Sgt Diener, stated that he had five hundred hours of flying time, His reliability is not generally known, Both men appeared to be sincere in relating their experiences, 5. Other than the left and right scanners, none of the crew members reported observing the flying objects. The co-pilot …