Evidence Explorer

The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.

This document is a report template for individuals observing a fireball or meteor, requesting detailed information to aid in the scientific study of meteors.

…lines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.

This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported an unidentified air traffic sighting on November 17, 1986. The flight crew, led by Captain Kenju Terauchi, observed strange lights and an unidentified aircraft during their flight from Reykjavik to Anchorage, Alaska.

The document discusses the FAA's response to public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, including the sale of detailed information packages about the incident.

This document provides a technical overview of raster image characteristics, focusing on spatial resolution and signal resolution in the context of digitizing cultural heritage materials.

This document outlines a public affairs plan for the release of information regarding the JAL 1628 UFO incident, scheduled for March 5, 1987. It details the preparation, organization, and dissemination of materials to the media and public, ensuring transparency and addressing potential concerns about a cover-up.

This document outlines technical guidelines for digitizing cultural heritage materials, focusing on the creation of raster image master files. It discusses color modes, digitization environments, and best practices for ensuring accurate tone and color reproduction.

The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi on November 17, during a flight from Iceland to Anchorage. The FAA is responding to public interest by offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee.

…A detailing operations and communications related to the JL1628 incident on November 17, 1986. It includes timestamps and remarks about the incident, including data reduction requests and notifications to Washington D.C.

…er service offering materials related to a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi. The service includes interviews, drawings, and radar data for a fee.

The document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), containing various numerical data points and system classifications. The text is heavily encoded and lacks clear context, making it difficult to interpret specific details.

A request from Douglas McKay High School for a price list of UFO-related materials from the FAA, dated February 27, 1987.

A letter from Kileen M. Simpson to the Federal Aviation Administration expressing interest in UFO data mentioned in a Salem, Oregon newspaper article.

This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) tracking, containing various telemetry data points and system readings.

A letter from Dr. Robert J. Lloyd to Mr. Donald D. Engen of the FAA, expressing interest in the Japan Airlines UFO sighting and requesting data for research on sensory aspects of color vision.

A request for information regarding a UAP sighting described as being as large as two aircraft carriers, with a specific inquiry about purchasing related data.

This document appears to be a technical report or data log related to radar or tracking systems, detailing various metrics and readings over a specified time range. The content includes numerical data, possibly indicating object positions, velocities, and operational modes, but lacks clear context or coherent narrative.

A letter from Dr. E. J. Le Du to the Federal Aviation Administration inquiring about the availability of U.F.O. data related to a Japan Airlines sighting, including tapes, photos, and drawings.

This document outlines the responsibilities and limitations of the War Department regarding the use of its drawings and specifications by manufacturers. It emphasizes the government's non-liability and proprietary interests while also referencing the Espionage Act.