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733667-002-010-0087

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication regarding a UFO sighting, likely involving the FAA and an individual named John. The text is fragmented and lacks clarity, suggesting it may be an informal note or memo.
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733667-002-010-0089

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from a distributor to the FAA requesting a list of items offered by the agency and a summary of a sighting, indicating a potential interest in UAP/UFO-related information.
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237UAP00004

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A pilot reported observing an unidentified white object while flying, which did not have navigational lights. The incident occurred on October 19, 2007, and was documented in a Skywatch Incident Report.
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733667-001-001-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an order form from the FAA for records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It outlines the process for requesting records and associated fees.
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20060527F 001 019 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an administrative marker related to the exemption of classified information concerning the Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada, from public disclosure requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). It details the necessity for this exemption due to ongoing litigation and national security concerns.
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733667-001-001-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a response from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a request for information about an unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes details on how to obtain the materials related to the investigation.
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Klukan Oct 2015 Emails re Pilgrim Drone Spotting

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
Emails discussing the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) near the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, initially thought to be a drone but later speculated to be a weather balloon. Various agencies were involved in the investigation, but no definitive identification was made.
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733667-001-001-0004

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an order form from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding records available for the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It provides instructions for ordering records related to the incident.
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733667-001-003-0021

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A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.
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9706404 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9706404 Row: 46 Shelf: 3 A A. Position: 3 Stack: v Section: 6 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Original OA/ID Number: 3240 ▲ » CHRON FILE FROM: PRESIDENT KEYWORDS: SECURITY BAKERPERSONS: SUBJECT: STATUS: C DUE DATE: 27 SEP 97 ACTION: PRESIDENT…
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733667-001-003-0025

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…s investigation into a UFO sighting, suggesting that Jupiter was initially misidentified as a UFO during a flight. He expresses interest in giving a lecture to FAA controllers to clarify common misconceptions about UFOs.
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Klukan Oct 2015 Emails re Pilgrim Drone Spotting

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
From:Lorson, Raymond To:Caron, Dana; Klukan, Brett; Dimitriadis, Anthony; Cherubini, John Subject:RE: Pilgrim Drone Spotting Date:Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:49:15 PM Thanks dana; appreciate the follow-up. For the record we don’t regulate UFOs so I assume no need for additional action. Ray From: Caron, Dana Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 1:27 PM To: Lorson…
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733667-001-003-0027

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…from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke regarding discrepancies in the flight path of Japan Airlines flight JAL-1628. Klass highlights inconsistencies between the FAA's reconstructed flight path and the pilot's radio communications.
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733667-001-003-0033

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by the crew of a Japan Airlines (JAL) 747 while flying over northeastern Alaska. The report includes details about the crew's observations of lights in the sky, the involvement of other aircraft in the area, and a hypothesis suggesting that the lights may have been reflections caused by moonlight on ice crystal…
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733667-001-005-0004

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This document details a meeting between FAA agents and a representative from American Airlines regarding an incident that occurred on November 17, 1986, in Anchorage, Alaska. It includes references to statements and drawings related to the incident.
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733667-001-007-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document recounts the experience of Captain Kenju Terauchi during Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered unidentified flying objects (UFOs) over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The captain describes the sighting of two spaceships and a mother ship, expressing curiosity and a lack of immediate danger.
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733667-001-007-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a flight report by Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified air traffic sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Greenland and Canada.
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733667-001-007-0003

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-007-0004

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aircraft lights during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the lights to the Anchorage Center, which confirmed no other aircraft were present in the area.
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733667-001-007-0005

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding a UFO sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes observing unusual lights that moved in a non-standard manner and attempted to capture photographic evidence, but encountered technical difficulties with his camera.