Evidence Explorer

This document is an FAA Form 8020-5 detailing an aircraft incident involving Japan Airlines on November 17, 1987, near Fort Yukon, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities and provides information about the aircraft and flight operations.

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.

Philip J. Klass, a technical journalist, discusses his 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.

… of a conversation involving individuals discussing the use of glasses and physical examination requirements related to flying. The context suggests a focus on aviation and possibly a flight crew's qualifications.

The document appears to be a transcript or notes from a conversation regarding an aviation incident involving radar contact and potential unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during a flight from Pottat, Alaska. The dialogue includes references to navigation and turbulence experienced during the sighting of objects.

The document appears to be a transcript of an interview or conversation regarding an aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight. The dialogue includes questions about the visibility of other aircraft and the characteristics of their lights during the flight.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an aviation incident involving radar contact and potential unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during a flight from Pottat, Alaska. The dialogue includes references to navigation and turbulence experienced during the sighting of objects.

This document appears to be a transcript or notes from an encounter involving an unidentified object observed by individuals, possibly in a military or aviation context. The dialogue suggests a discussion about radar detection and visual observations of lights in the sky.

This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 while approaching Anchorage on November 17. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.

The document appears to be a fragmentary and unclear text, possibly related to aviation or UAP phenomena, but lacks coherent information.

The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text from the National Archives, possibly related to aviation or UAP phenomena, but lacks coherent information due to its damaged or poorly scanned state.

… control and military operations, specifically referencing NORAD and FAA operations in the Anchorage area. It includes technical terms and acronyms relevant to aviation and air defense.

The document appears to be a technical report or log related to radar data, possibly from a military or aviation context, dated November 18, 1945. It contains a series of time-stamped entries with numerical data, likely indicating radar readings or telemetry information.

The document appears to be a fragmented record from the National Archives, possibly related to military or aviation operations. It contains references to various codes, dates, and operational terms, but lacks coherent context due to its incomplete nature.

This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.

This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.

The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'

A Japan Air 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.

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.

A letter from Matthew A. Bentley to the FAA requesting information about recent UFO sightings, particularly a large UFO sighted by an airliner crew.