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This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Alaska.

…tification of celestial objects by experienced pilots, specifically referencing a case involving a senior airline captain who mistook Jupiter for a UFO. It highlights the potential for even seasoned professionals to be misled by bright planets or other prosaic objects, supported by the analysis of Dr. J. Allen Hynek and the National Transportation Safety Boa…

…on regarding UFO sightings by a cargo flight crew member near Formosa (Taiwan) and mainland China. The witness describes seeing a large 'mothership' and bright lights in the sky.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, focusing on communication issues and visibility conditions in the cockpit during the event.

…transcript of a conversation regarding a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) near Talkeetna, Alaska. The dialogue includes descriptions of multiple lights and a discussion about the flight path and observations made during the encounter.

The document contains a conversation involving individuals discussing their observations of a luminous aircraft with various colored lights, including red, orange, and green. The dialogue suggests a detailed description of the aircraft's movements and formations.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon, focusing on the autopilot status and the sighting of lights by the crew.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a sighting of an unidentified object by two individuals, likely pilots, discussing the duration and visibility of the object during flight maneuvers.

…w regarding UAP sightings by a pilot. The pilot describes seeing a 'mothership' during a cargo flight near Formosa and mentions a subsequent sighting of bright lights in the sky.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving pilots discussing their experiences with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), including communication issues and visual observations during flight.

The document contains a conversation involving Gordon Terauchi discussing observations of unidentified flying objects, including descriptions of their size and unusual light patterns.

… discussing an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during a flight near Talkeetna, Alaska. The conversation includes details about the sighting of multiple lights and the behavior of the object.

This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon encountered during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Alaska.

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.

…ge ARTCC, detailing an incident involving aircraft JL 1628 on November 18, 1986. The pilot reported seeing an unidentified large aircraft with yellow and white lights, which was confirmed by radar but had no known military traffic in the area.

This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving an aircraft identified as 'Totem seven one' and air traffic control, discussing the sighting of another aircraft, presumably Japan Air 1628. The communication indicates an attempt to visually confirm the presence of the other aircraft and assess any nearby traffic.

…ge ARTCC, detailing an incident involving aircraft JL 1628 on November 18, 1986. The pilot reported seeing an unidentified large aircraft with yellow and white lights, which was not confirmed by radar.

…CC, detailing an incident involving aircraft JL 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the pilot reported seeing an unidentified large aircraft with yellow and white lights.

A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…

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.