Evidence Explorer

A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.

This document discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.

This document discusses an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The FAA has stepped up its investigation into the sighting, which included a large darkened globe and smaller lights that changed angles. The pilot, Kenji Terauchi, reported the lights to air…

On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.

The document discusses a confirmed FAA sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) by pilot Kenjyu Terauchi during a Japan Airlines flight over Alaska. The sighting involved a large craft accompanied by two smaller objects, which displayed bright lights and were tracked on radar, although later investigations could not confirm radar echoes.

The document discusses the cultural impact of UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.

On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.

This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…

The document discusses the research and theories of Dr. Deardorff regarding extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, highlighting his belief in the existence of advanced alien societies and the potential for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Sena…

The document is a promotional listing of various UFO-related materials and resources available for purchase, including books, videotapes, and other merchandise. It highlights notable UFO sightings and research, particularly the 1986 Japan Air Lines incident, and provides contact information for ordering these materials.

…nt appears to be a fragment from a historical archive related to UAP/UFO investigations, specifically referencing a case file and possibly containing technical data or instructions for handling classified information.

This document details a communication from United Flight regarding Japan Airlines flight JL1628, indicating a lack of visual contact with other traffic and a subsequent radar review that did not confirm any nearby targets.

This document appears to be a technical report or data sheet related to an unidentified aerial phenomenon, with various numerical values and codes that may pertain to radar or tracking systems.

…flight JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The document includes references to air traffic control sectors and timestamps, suggesting it may contain communications or data pertinent to the incident.

This document appears to be a fragment of a communication related to FAA operations, possibly discussing radar data or observations. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent context.

This document appears to be a request for information regarding UFO sightings, specifically referencing a report or data related to UFOs. The text is fragmented and lacks clarity, making it difficult to ascertain the full context.

This document appears to be a fragmented communication related to flight operations, possibly involving a request for data or information regarding a specific flight incident.

A letter from Althin S. Cape requesting information on the Alaskan UFO sighting by Japan Air Lines on November 17, 1986, addressed to the National Archives and Records Administration.

… a fragmented communication regarding UFO sightings and requests for information related to them. It mentions a flight and expresses interest in obtaining more data about UFOs.

This document outlines the current status of the CIA's Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) Project as of December 1953, detailing the responsibilities of the Physics and Electronics Division and the involvement of the USAF in UFO investigations.