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733667-001-018-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ment is a personnel statement from Erland D. Stephens, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported an unidentified object in proximity.
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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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733667-001-019-0162

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 an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-019

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document contains radar data and communications related to Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which experienced unidentified aerial phenomena during its flight on November 17, 1986. The data includes uncorrelated radar returns and pilot communications indicating sightings of a UFO.
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733667-001-023-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-024-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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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733667-001-030-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an aircraft incident record detailing an event involving a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines on January 29, 1987, near McGrath, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft was involved in a minor incident categorized under general aviation.
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733667-001-030-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The transcription covers communications between the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center and the flight crew.
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733667-001-030-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.
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733667-001-031-0030

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.
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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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733667-002-003-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…m Ivy P. Moore, a Public Affairs Specialist, responding to a request for documentation regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi incident and the Korean Air Lines flight 007 disaster.
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23857122-0457-180273-0393

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Ltr, ERH, to CG, ANC, Subjs Analysis of Proj. "Grudge" Reported Incidents The description of incident No. 40 is inconsistent with the appearance of balloon flight No. 11. Also, in consideratior of the prevailing upper winds, it is very unlikely that the balloons would have gone more than a few miles westward of Alamogordo, although it must be admitted that a…
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733667-002-002-0012

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.
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23857122-0457-180273-0394

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…length) will subtend an angle of approximately two degrees. In this way angular size from about 1/2° to about S° oan be estimated. be The range of the object's flight in terms of the angle subtended by the observed path. If the object moves in a reasonably straight course it is important to observe the position at the beginning and the end of its course. Aft…
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733667-002-002-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…document contains multiple reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) observed by pilots in various locations across the United States in 1980 and 1981. The sightings describe objects with unusual shapes, speeds, and behaviors, often interacting with aircraft in close proximity.
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23857122-0457-180273-0396

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ate of reported incidents; place of launoh- ing and place of recovery with respect to the place of reported in- cidents, and possible deviations from the known flight path with respect to the place of reported incidents. So that your office-may make an independent analysis, three copies of the launching list are inclosed. a. Incidents No. 5 through No. 16 re…
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A bill to require the release to the public of all documents, reports, and other records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document outlines a bill introduced in the U.S. Congress aimed at requiring the public release of all documents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability in government regarding UAP investigations and findings.
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23857122-0880-393936-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…aragraph. in text, of piv eport on AF Form {#2--Part Sl, ) 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 …
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23857122-1216-481596-0007

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
Tae aie = ° Wee eA Ss! 1 SU VISUAL FLIGHT abe ; Dw , SEARCH AND RESCUE Search and Rescue Service is a life saving service provided through the combined efforts of the CAA, Air Force, and Coast Guard who are assisted by other organizations such as the Civil Air Patrol, Sheriffs Air Patrol, State-Police, and such other agencies as may be available. It provides…