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733667-001-011-0062

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This document appears to be a transcript of an interview regarding a UFO sighting involving a Captain and a witness. The witness describes their inability to see the object clearly due to obstructions and mentions that the object was significantly different from what they had seen before.
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733667-001-011-0068

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This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a sighting of an unidentified object by two individuals, likely pilots, discussing their observations and the duration of the sighting.
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733667-001-011-0071

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This document appears to be a transcript of an interview regarding a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The witness expresses certainty about seeing something that resembled an oncoming aircraft, although details about the sighting are limited.
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733667-001-011-0077

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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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733667-001-011-0094

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…primary target detected by FAA Air Traffic Control in addition to his aircraft. It also references a confidential source indicating that this was not the first sighting of an unidentified object.
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733667-001-011-0099

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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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733667-001-015-0021

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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733667-001-020-0008

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This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
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733667-001-020-0012

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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…
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733667-001-024-0004

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This document details two incidents of unidentified air traffic sightings reported by flight crews of Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines in January 1987. Both sightings involved unusual radar targets that could not be visually confirmed by the pilots.
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733667-001-024-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a radar sighting reported by the flight crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987. The crew observed a target moving at an exceptionally high speed, which was later lost in ground clutter.
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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-029-0007

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…lan J. Patchett, Jr., an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628, which reported a UFO sighting on January 11, 1987.
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733667-001-029-0009

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This document is a personnel statement from David R. Palmer, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987.
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733667-001-030-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a radar sighting by the crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987, where a target was observed moving at an unusually high speed before disappearing into ground clutter.
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733667-001-031-0036

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses UFO sightings reported by pilots, particularly focusing on a notable incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. NASA scientist Richard Haines has tracked over 3,000 pilot-reported UFO sightings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. T…
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733667-02-001-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses an incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo plane that encountered strange lights while flying near Beaufort. The crew reported the sighting, and air traffic control confirmed no other aircraft were in the vicinity. The document includes a request for military authorities to review the incident.
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733667-02-001-0014

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting a specific incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. It features insights from NASA scientist Richard Haines, who has compiled over 3,000 UFO reports from pilots over the past two decades. The document details the nature of these sightings, including objects that a…
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733667-02-001-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is investigating a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot observed three lights in the sky over Alaska. The investigation was prompted by public interest and includes re-interviews with the pilot and analysis of radar data.
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733667-02-001-0042

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The FAA is offering a package of materials related to a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which includes audio tapes, interviews, and documentation, in response to public interest.