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733667-001-001-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an alert report from the Director of the FAA Alaskan Region to the FAA Administrator, detailing telephone conversations regarding an unidentified object sighting by Japan Air Lines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-001-003-0020

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This document is a record of a phone call made by Mr. Bruce Maccabee regarding the status of materials related to the JAL 1628 UFO incident. It discusses the request for materials, including transcripts and photos, and mentions an unauthorized disclosure investigation.
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[11/22/1994] — Page 2023

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…: UNCLASSIFIED CLASS: PTTUZYUW RUEKJCS7895 3262243-UUUU--RHEHAAA RHEHWSR. LINE1: LINE2: ZNR UUUUU RHDLPOA T NTCC CAPODICHINO NAPLES IT LINES: RUCOCGA T USNS COMFORT LINE4: RUEKJCS OSRI: 222138Z NOV 94 DTG: SECDEF WASHINGTON DC//ATSD/PA DDI// ORIG: TO: INFO: DOD NEWS BRIEFING - CONDUCTED ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, SUB J: TEXT: 0: TROOPS? A: A: Q: I ALSO A: AIG …
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733667-001-003-0021

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A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.
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47323287

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
47323287
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733667-001-003-0023

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The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and will not pursue it further.
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733667-001-003-0028

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This document is a correspondence from Philip J. Klass addressing questions related to a flight path and a potential UFO sighting by a pilot. It discusses the timing of a flight maneuver and the accuracy of the pilot's memory regarding his flight route.
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733667-001-003-0029

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A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke at the FAA discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.
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733667-001-003-0030

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This document is a letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke of the FAA, discussing radar plot data related to the JAL1628 flight incident. Klass expresses gratitude for the data and shares his analysis of the flight path and the reported UFO sighting.
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733667-001-003-0032

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The document is a white paper summarizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.
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733667-001-003-0034

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This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by the crew of a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer observed a stream-like radar target that was interpreted as a UFO, which was later suggested to be an echo from ice crystals. The FAA made data regarding the incident available, countering claims of government …
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733667-001-006-0002

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This document appears to be a fragment from the District Office of Operations at Anchorage International Airport, containing various codes and references that are not fully legible. It may relate to air traffic operations or communications.
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733667-001-007-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a flight report by Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified air traffic sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Greenland and Canada.
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733667-001-003-0035

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This document discusses the unusual visual and radar sighting reported by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The communication details observations made by the flight crew, including descriptions of lights and radar readings, and requests for further information.
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733667-001-008-0001

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This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview aimed to gather firsthand witness testimony and clarify previous accounts of the incident.
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733667-001-008-0018

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This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) near Talkeetna, Alaska. The dialogue includes descriptions of multiple lights and a discussion about the flight path and observations made during the encounter.
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733667-001-011-0002

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This document contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.
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733667-001-011-0006

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ent details communication between Japan Air Flight 1628 and the Fairbanks FAA tower regarding unidentified traffic during the flight's approach near Fairbanks, Alaska. The flight crew reported visual contact with an unidentified object, while the FAA confirmed no military aircraft in the vicinity.
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733667-001-011-0015

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The FAA acknowledges its lack of resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628.
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733667-001-011-0016

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was part of an investigation by the FAA to gather first-hand witness testimony.