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237UAP00383

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A UAP incident was reported by the pilot of commercial flight NKS2376 while flying at 37,000 feet over Lake Michigan. The pilot observed a light that appeared to be climbing and descending with lateral movement.
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237UAP00390

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving a large UAS or UFO observed by a commercial flight near Robbinsville, NJ, on July 13, 2019. The FAA was notified, but no evasive action was taken, and details about the UAS were not provided.
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ufo8

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 20% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and corrupted report related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) sightings and investigations, primarily from the 1950s. It includes references to radar detections, military communications, and possible sightings of flying saucers, but the text is largely unintelligible due to formatting issues.
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733667-001-003-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the unauthorized release of investigative information regarding the JAL 1625 UFO incident by the FAA, highlighting concerns about agency trust and the handling of sensitive information.
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ufo2

Fbi Memo Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and communications regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the United States during July 1947, including descriptions of objects resembling flying saucers and investigations by local authorities and the FBI.
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733667-001-003-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the unauthorized release of information regarding the JAL1628 flight incident that occurred on March 11, 1987. It highlights concerns about the integrity of the agency following premature disclosures.
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733667-001-011-0088

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document details a meeting between FAA agents and personnel regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.
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ufo4

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains various reports and accounts of sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or flying discs, primarily from the summer of 1947. Witnesses describe seeing objects with unusual shapes and movements, often at high speeds and altitudes. The reports include descriptions of the objects' appearances, sounds, and behaviors, as well as reac…
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733667-001-011-0099

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details two incidents of unidentified air traffic sightings reported by flight crews in Alaska in January 1987. The first incident involved an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 that detected a fast-moving target on its radar, while the second incident involved a Japan Airlines Boeing 747 pilot who reported unusual lights in front of his aircraft.
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733667-001-029-0010

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from LeoRoy J. Stratman, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing his observations during the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987.
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733667-001-030-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an aircraft incident record detailing an event involving a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines on January 29, 1987, near McGrath, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft was involved in a minor incident categorized under general aviation.
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733667-001-030-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The transcription covers communications between the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center and the flight crew.
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733667-001-030-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The Assistant Manager of Automation at the Anchorage ARTCC reviewed radar data and found no evidence of the reported aircraft.
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733667-02-001-0015

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.
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733667-02-001-0021

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
… cargo plane reported strange flashing lights while flying over northern Alaska, prompting concern from the crew. The FAA stated they are not investigating the incident, as there is nothing to investigate, while the military has not provided any information.
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733667-02-001-0024

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.
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733667-002-009-0091

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from J. Antonio Huneeus to the Federal Aviation Administration requesting a copy of the official report on the Japan Air Lines' UFO incident over Alaska, along with other related materials for updating his articles.
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23857122-0457-180273-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…sightings, including data collection, statistical analysis, and consultations with various scientific and technical experts to determine the nature of reported incidents.
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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…on's (FAA) response to public interest in a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting from November 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigators attribute to a bright astronomical object.
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23857122-0457-180273-0360

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
APPENDIX I In the following section of this report, each remaining unexplained incident is considered separately. It is not the intent to generally discredit the character of observers, but each case has undesirable elements, and these cannot be disregarded. The numerical designation is merely the categorical order of the.dncident in the project files. Incid…