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733667-001-029-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Ronald R. Goodman, an Aviation Meteorologist at the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center, detailing his observations during the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987.
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DGI Briefing

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The DGI Briefing presented by the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) outlines the organization's mission to investigate Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) and improve detection and analysis methods using data and AI. It highlights the challenges in UAP reporting, the importance of data quality, and recent findings related to UAP encounters, incl…
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733667-001-031-0015

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This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.
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[07/11/1997] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ARMS Email System Page 1 of2 RECORD TYPE: FEDERAL (TRP NOTES MAIL) CREATOR: psll2 ( psll2@umail.umd.edu@INET@LNGTWY [ UNKNOWN ) ) CREATION DATE/TIME:11-JUL-1997 16:48:00.00 SUBJECT: AIR FORCE DENIES STORIES OF UFO CRASH TO: Philip C. Droege ( Philip C. Droege@eop [ UNKNOWN READ:UNKNOWN TEXT: ---begin forwarded text Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997 09:58:28 -0400 (EDT)…
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733667-001-031-0033

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-031-0035

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter experienced by the flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL #1628) while flying over Alaska. The crew reported observing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that was large, exhibited erratic movement, and displayed multiple lights.
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026 DGI Briefing

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Leveraging Data, Analysis, and AI to Identify UAP Presentation to the Defense Space, Geospatial & Intelligence Leadership Conference UNCLASSIFIED Mr. Tim Phillips Deputy Director, AARO All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, n…
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733667-02-001-0034

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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.
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40027753-001-0031

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This document discusses the phenomenon of unidentified flying objects (UFOs), detailing their characteristics, historical sightings, and investigations conducted by the U.S. Air Force. It highlights the challenges in evaluating UFO reports and categorizes many sightings as natural phenomena or misinterpretations.
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23857122-0261-64425-0001

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-003-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, which was corroborated by radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.
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23857122-0457-180273-0004

Military Report Secret Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-003-0012

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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23857122-0457-180273-0110

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the procedures for interrogating witnesses regarding sightings related to Project 'SIGN' and invites comments on improving the information collection process.
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23857122-0457-180273-0349

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… 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…
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733667-001-003-0040

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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23857122-0457-180273-0373

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…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…
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733667-001-008

Police Report 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, 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…
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23857122-0457-180273-0383

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…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 …
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733667-001-010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with JAL flight engineer Yoshie Tsukuba regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, conducted by FAA representative Pete Beckner.