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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.
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733667-001-011-0050

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This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986. The interview was part of an investigation led by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and included a Japanese interpreter.
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733667-001-011-0077

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a report or statement regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, emphasizing the distinctiveness of the lights observed compared to town lights. The witness expresses uncertainty about the shape of the objects and maintains their initial stance on the sighting.
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733667-001-015-0021

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication between pilots and air traffic control regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting. The conversation includes instructions for altitude adjustments and the involvement of military aircraft to investigate the sighting.
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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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733667-02-001-0044

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by Japanese pilot Kenju Terauchi while flying over Alaska in November 1986. The incident involved two mysterious lights that approached his aircraft, leading to evasive maneuvers and radar detection. The FAA and Air Force later acknowledged radar echoes during the sighting, though they attributed it to electronic noise. …
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733667-002-003-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding the JAL pilot Kenju Terauchi's UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, directed to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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733667-002-003-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the FAA regarding a request for records related to a UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986. The FAA is in the process of compiling the records and will send a copy of the pilot's second interview upon completion.
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733667-002-007-0032

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This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding a sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) and the availability of information related to it. The text is unclear and contains several typographical errors.
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733667-002-007-0055

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines pilot, sent to the FAA by a concerned citizen.
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733667-002-009-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
A correspondence from a citizen, Sie Wiley, expressing interest in obtaining information about a UFO sighting near Alaska, as mentioned on a radio program.
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733667-002-009-0008

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from Jerry Deutsch to the Federal Aviation Administration requesting information on a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japanese pilot.
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23857122-0261-64425-0002

Military Report Confidential Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details two separate sightings of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by a B-29 crew from the 4/5th Reconnaissance Squadron on March 9, 1949. The sightings suggest the possible presence of an alien aircraft, with descriptions of the object's speed, altitude, and light characteristics.
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237UAP00443

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…light 8934 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 38,000 feet near St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida. No evasive action was taken, and the UFO Reporting Center was notified.
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20060483F 001 005 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…pondence from Dr. Steven M. Greer, Director of the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence, to President Clinton, requesting a meeting to discuss UFO and extraterrestrial witness testimonies.
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237UAP00490

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On March 5, 2023, a Cessna C560 aircraft reported observing a possible UFO with green and blue lights while flying at FL400 near Mustang VORTAC in Nevada. No evasive action was taken, and there was no law enforcement notification.
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237UAP00581

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On November 25, 2023, a civilian reported a cylindrical-shaped UFO at a low level in Rio Grande, NJ. The FAA was notified, and it was confirmed that there were no impacts to aviation.
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[07/11/1997] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…(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) AIR FORCE DENIES STORIES OF UFO CRASH Valles Mari…
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40027753-001-0027

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document presents a table of UFO sightings associated with Mars and Venus from 1956 to 1963, suggesting limited extraterrestrial activity from these planets.
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40027753-001-0038

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
…bert Cutler regarding the recovery of a crashed flying saucer and alien bodies in Roswell, NM. It highlights the debate over the authenticity of the memo, with UFO researchers defending its legitimacy against claims of forgery by skeptics.