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237UAP00637

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report from Southwest Airlines flight 986 regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near Los Angeles, CA, on October 1, 2024. The object was described as bright lights that appeared to be orbiting or stationary at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
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237UAP00638

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a commercial flight near Akron, Ohio, on October 2, 2024. The aircraft, PSA 5656, reported seeing bright white lights orbiting stationary at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
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733667-001-002-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported an unidentified object while en route from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska on November 17, 1986. The object was detected on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control.
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2023 UAP Mission Slides

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2023 UAP Mission Slides outline the objectives, organizational structure, and operational strategies of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense. The document emphasizes the need for enhanced awareness and reporting of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and outlines the implications for national security.
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733667-001-003-0008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the unauthorized release of information regarding the JAL1628 flight incident that occurred on March 11, 1987. It highlights concerns about the integrity of the agency following premature disclosures.
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AARO Brief ATB

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The AARO Brief outlines the mission and responsibilities of the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) within the U.S. Department of Defense, focusing on the identification and resolution of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) that pose potential threats to national security.
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733667-001-003-0009

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses communications regarding the investigation of the JAL1628 UFO incident, including conversations about access to transcripts and materials related to the event.
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[12/11/1996–09/23/1997] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
Withdrawal/Redaction Sheet Clinton Library DOCUM ENT NO. SUBJECT/TITLE DATE ·RESTRICTION AND TYPE 001. email Scanner Results address [partial] phone number [partial] (2 pages) 511211997 P61b(6) 002. email Scanner Results address [partial] phone number [partial] (2 pages) 9/23/1997 P61b(6) COLLECTION: Clinton Presidential Records Automated Records Management …
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733667-001-003-0013

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This memorandum from the FAA discusses the ongoing investigation into the JAL flight #1628 UFO incident and addresses concerns regarding the release of investigation materials to the public, particularly in light of comments made by Phillip J. Klass.
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029 2023 UAP Mission Slides

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL- DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE US Department ofDefense The US Defense Department & the UAP Mission Seán Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Director, AARO FOR DISPLAY ONLY UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED FOR DISPLAY ONLY All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 3/20/2025 Released in Full: X Case Num…
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733667-001-003-0017

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the release of information related to the investigation of Japan Airlines Flight #1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. The memo indicates that no information has been released to anyone except for the Public Affairs Office.
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23 AARO Brief ATB

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ALL- DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE DoD PPR Approved Slide, Case 23-S-0802 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of Defense & Office of the Director of National Intelligence UNCLASSIFIED The Defense Department’s UAP Mission & Civil Aviation Seán Kirkpatrick, Ph.D. Director 023 Page determined to be Unclassified Reviewed by Chief of Staff, AARO IAW FY24 NDAA, Sectio…
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733667-001-003-0020

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a record of a phone call made by Mr. Bruce Maccabee regarding the status of materials related to the JAL 1628 UFO incident. It discusses the request for materials, including transcripts and photos, and mentions an unauthorized disclosure investigation.
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Safe Airspace for Americans Act

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Safe Airspace for Americans Act mandates the FAA to establish procedures for reporting incidents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), ensuring safety and reducing stigma for reporting such encounters.
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733667-001-003-0024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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Safe Airspace for Americans Act

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Safe Airspace for Americans Act mandates the FAA to establish procedures for reporting incidents related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), ensuring safety in national airspace and reducing stigma around reporting such incidents.
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733667-001-005-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving unidentified air traffic observed by the crew of JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1987, as they approached Anchorage, Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that changed position and were confirmed on radar by air traffic control.
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293206371-007-008

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and poorly scanned record from the National Archives, possibly related to UAP/UFO investigations. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent information.
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733667-001-009-0001

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object on November 17, 1986. The interview took place on January 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska, and aimed to gather firsthand witness testimony.
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733667-001-003-0035

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the unusual visual and radar sighting reported by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The communication details observations made by the flight crew, including descriptions of lights and radar readings, and requests for further information.