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733667-002-004-0020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 40% Original ↗
…document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding an incident involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) that occurred over a specific location in November. The text is incomplete and lacks detailed information.
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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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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.
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733667-002-005-0051

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Grant Csalliaor requesting information from the FAA regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Capt. Kenjuy Terauchi on November 17, 1987.
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733667-002-006-0016

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragmented communication related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and possibly involves inquiries about sightings or incidents involving these phenomena. The text is heavily corrupted, making it difficult to extract coherent information.
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733667-02-001-0035

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.
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733667-002-007-0055

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines pilot, sent to the FAA by a concerned citizen.
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733667-002-009-0117

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A letter from Linda Hall requesting information on a UFO sighting reported by Terauchi on November 17, 1986, and inquiring about organizations for regular updates on UFO sightings.
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733667-02-001-0039

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…s 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 FAA …
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733667-002-010-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from John Armstrong to the FAA requesting additional literature on a UFO incident involving a Japanese airplane, expressing interest in obtaining convincing materials.
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733667-002-010-0096

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a request for information regarding a report on the Japan Airlines (JAL) incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. The requester, Steuart Campbell, is inquiring about the items sold as part of the report and specifically asks if it includes information about the weather situation at the time of the incident.
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733667-02-001-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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23857122-0880-393936-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…List Paragraph ab ADCL 200=1, dated 11 Arril 19513 While flying CAP south of MPLS under GCI Control, Flight of 2 F-51's, Subway J 44M, at FIMQ 1720 at 21532 24 November 1951 saw a small white cbject, shape same A. Northrup Flying Wing, color milky white, approximately &' wing span. Heading of object East - level flight - appeared to be hanging in the sir. Al…
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733667-02-001-0041

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has garnered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.
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23857122-0880-393936-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…a FN (8) feet across. Color-milky white. Number~one, No trail or exhaust, no sound, no MANCUVETS » Speed undetermined, Disappeared in the distance, oe 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five i - prose iq } y ae Ce Observed: ‘yom an F~51 at 25,000 feet 210 IAS. Visual observation. Location of odject at time of Mita iad was 100 feet above…
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733667-02-001-0044

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Japanese pilot Kenju Terauchi while flying over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. …
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23857122-0880-393936-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…h Paragraph 3b ADCL 200-1, dated 11 April 1951: While flying CAP south of MPIS under GCI Control, Flight of 2 F-51's, Subway y ) "AN, at FIMQ 1720 eat 21532 24 November 1951 saw @ small white object, shape same “ay Northrup Flying Wing, color milky white, approximately $' wing spam. Heading of object East ~ level flight - appeared to be hanging in the air. A…
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733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.
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23857122-0880-393936-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…t across. Color-milky white, Number-one, No trail or exhaust, no sound, no maneuvers. Speed undetermined, Disappeared in the distance. b. Time sighted 24/2153% November. Duration of observation approximately five (5) me@conds. > ec. Observed from sri F~51 at 25,000 feet 210 IAS, Visual observation. d. Location of observer at time of sighting was FJMQ 1720 (G…
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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.