Evidence Explorer

This document details the FAA's investigation into the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The FAA released various materials including transcripts, interviews, and radar data, concluding that the radar anomalies reported were due to uncorrelated radar signals rather than unidentified aircraft.

The document is a catalog of various publications related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena, including books, newsletters, and monographs. It lists authors, prices, and ordering information for each publication, indicating a focus on the cultural and investigative aspects of UFOs.

The document details a public inquiry into a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting over Alaska, including the FAA's response and the materials available for purchase related to the incident.

A correspondence from Philip J. Klass discussing the credibility of UFO sightings reported by Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines, highlighting concerns about multiple sightings by the same individual and questioning the accuracy of flight path information.

This document contains a transcript of a conversation 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 fragmented transcription of a witness account regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon, focusing on the description of lights observed during a night flight.

This document appears to be a transcript of an interview or discussion regarding a UAP sighting by a crew member. The witness describes seeing a light that initially appeared as a navigation light, later identifying it as an amber and whitish light resembling exhaust from jets.

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.

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.

…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.

This document outlines the procedures for analyzing UAP sightings, including data collection, statistical analysis, and consultations with various scientific and technical experts to determine the nature of reported incidents.

The document reviews various reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and provides an analysis of plausible explanations for these incidents, emphasizing the lack of definitive proof and the challenges in verifying sightings.

Incident Noe LO ~ 7 July 19,7, 1600’ hours, Phoenix, Airzona. One observer Witnessed an elliptical, flat, gray object, measuring 20-30 ft across, flying 400-600 PH, spiraling downward to 2ooo ft from ‘cc ft, then ascending at a 5° angle into an overcast. Observer ran into a garage where he obtained.a Kodak Brownie 120 box camera, adhd snapped two picture S$ …

Incident Now 17 — 2; June 197, afternoon, Mt. Rainier, Washington. One witness viewed nine “saucer-like discs" from the air calculated to be 20 to 25 miles distant, and 5-50 feet in length, (about 20 times as long a wide) which traveled 1:7 miles in 102 seconds (1700 MPH). Dr. Hynek calculated mathematically (see Appendix B) that assuming the estimate of dis…

…atively few of the Cle investigations cone sidered in this report are of this nature, probably because investigators interviewed only the more reliable type of witness. (3) Deliberate Falsifications. It is elways possible that same persons will give false reports. Circulation of false reports hes been a standard psychological warfare techmique from earliest …

…ng from the direction of the object. After, the object disappeared from sight the hum was heard for a few seconds then the sound abruptly ceased. 3. The second witness A/3C John F. Brostoski, also of Sampson AFB, stated in letter form that he had been called from his quarters by A/2C Salzberg. A/3C Brostoski heard the high-pitched hum, however did not see th…

…ng from the direction of the object. After, the object disappeared from sight the hum was heard for a few seconds then the sound abruptly ceased. 3. The second witness A/3C John F. Brostoski, also of Sampson AFB, stated in letter form that he had been called from his quarters by A/2C Salzberg. A/3C Brostoski heard the high-pitched hum, however did not see th…

… miles away from me. I estimate that it was in my sight for approximately ten secomis, therefore I estimate the speed at 3600 miles per hour, ; ALE. Uf, L Vas (witness) , Subseribed and sworn to before mie this 7 day of preset, 193.3.5 Pano Coppell Capt” PAUL H, MILLIKIN | Capt., USAP . RESTRICTED Declassification Authority: NND 57565

… (Control number, directive, previous report, etc., as applicable) }- oe . - + + ° Vavis-Monthan AFB, Tucson, Arizona EVALUATION df : Personal Interrogation of Witness SUMMARY: (enter concise summary of report. Give significance in final one-sentence paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112— “art IT.) On 15 April 1953, fo…

… analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by the US Air Force, detailing various incidents involving flying objects, their characteristics, and witness accounts.