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This document contains a drawing made by Captain Kenjyu Terauchi of Japan Airlines, depicting the sighting of an unidentified object during flight JAL #1628 on November 17, 1986. The drawing was submitted to the FAA investigator in Anchorage, Alaska, and includes details about the object's movement and position relative to the aircraft.

The FAA released findings regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines crew on November 17, which included first-person testimonies and radar data, but ultimately concluded that there was no confirmed UFO sighting.

A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, claiming the object moved with him during his flight.

This document reports a sighting of an unidentified flying object by crew members of a reconnaissance squadron in Alaska on March 9, 1949. The object was observed at approximately 4,000 feet with an estimated speed of 200 knots.

A Japan Air Lines pilot reported seeing a UFO over Alaska, which was later attributed to the bright planet Jupiter and possibly Mars by UFO expert Philip Klass. The pilot, Capt. Kenju Terauchi, disputed this explanation, insisting the object moved with him during his flight.

This document is a secret report detailing the investigation of approximately 375 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically focusing on 'green fireballs' observed near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The report indicates that many incidents remain unexplored and emphasizes the need for further investigation by scientific agencies.

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, conducted by Inspector Richard O. Gordon and interpreter Frank Fujii, details the captain's experiences and observations of the UFO, including descriptions of its appearance, be…

This document is a communication from Andrews Air Force Base to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and recommendations for improving investigation guidelines.

An interview with JAL flight engineer Yoshie Tsukuba regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, conducted by FAA representative Pete Beckner.

This document discusses the procedures for interrogating witnesses regarding sightings related to Project 'SIGN' and invites comments on improving the information collection process.

… in a straight line, then it made an approximately 180° turn of radius five to fifteen miles, and proceeded away toward the direction of first appearance. ‘fhe weather was described as “almost cloudless." AMC Opinion: It is difficult to understand why this individual attached any importance to this sighting, and why he did not conclude that the trail was cau…

This document details an encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported being followed by an unidentified object while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to c…

… copilot was reported to have been temporarily blinded for about & minutes. Several oases of temporary blinding of about 3 minutes have been reported. oe 4 The Weather Bureau has not received any reports of acci- dents in which an airplane Mia said to have suffered contact with "ball lightning. Judging by the phenomenon called by that name and experienced at…

The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…

…ally on mountains. Conditions most aldalantng for brush discharge occur during thunderstorms, but the phenomenon may occur even & ' dur ins c lear, ‘ary, dusty weather. iwhen a lightning stroke is apvroaching an object, the brush discharge becomes especially intense.) (2) Intensely ionized, incandescent volume of air forme ing end of lightning stroke and las…

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and the incident is under investigation.

…ot specify the objects! size. Of those who did over half said it was less than 10 feet in its largest dimension, Many compared it with a dime, a lamp, a dot, a weather ballon, a baseball, etce Interpretation of the Common Points of All Reports are tb Rien be ie A 0 The words used by observers to describe the appearances of the unidentified objects fall into …

This document recounts the experiences of Japan Airlines pilot Kenju Terauchi during a flight over Alaska on November 17, where he observed mysterious lights and objects in the sky, leading him to believe they were extraterrestrial in origin. Despite some speculation that the lights were reflections from ice crystals, Terauchi remains convinced of their othe…

… accurately € the distance of smll bright objects viewed against a clear sky, unless the object is identified first. If you know beforehand that an object is a weather balloon, an FSO, or a dirigible you oan estimate its speed and distance with some degree of accuracye In such situations distance is judged on the basis of known size, and speed on the basis o…

The FAA is forwarding radar tapes and records regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenji Terauchi, who claimed that three lights followed his Boeing 747 cargo jet over Alaska for 55 minutes. Despite radar detection, military officials dismissed the sightings as clutter.