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733667-001-014-0005

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a communication between Japan Air Flight 1628 and air traffic control regarding an unidentified primary target following the aircraft. The conversation indicates military radar tracking an object in close proximity to the flight, raising concerns about safety and the potential need for military intervention.
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733667-001-015-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript or communication log involving Japan Air flight JL1628, detailing its request for descent and interactions with air traffic control.
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733667-001-015-0015

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication between air traffic control and Japan Airlines flight 1628, discussing the flight's position and the presence of military aircraft in the vicinity. The conversation indicates a potential UAP sighting or unusual radar activity.
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733667-001-015-0016

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of communication involving Japan Air flight 1628 and United Airlines flight 69, discussing air traffic and visibility of each other during flight operations.
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733667-001-015-0020

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of radio communications involving United Airlines Flight 69 and Japan Air Flight 1628, discussing the position of the aircraft and unidentified traffic in the vicinity.
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733667-001-018-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Carl E. Henley, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report describes the communication between the aircraft and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic in the vicinity.
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733667-001-018-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Joseph Rollins, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported unidentified traffic north of Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-018-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Manfred F. Keller, an Automations Specialist at the FAA, regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986. Keller reports that he analyzed radar data but found no indications of other traffic in the area.
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733667-001-018-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The report details the communication between the aircraft and air traffic control, including the sighting of an unidentified object with white and yellow strobes.
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733667-001-018-0013

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Joseph Rollins, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986. The report outlines the communication between the flight and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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733667-001-018-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from an FAA employee regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986. The report indicates that the FAA could not find any radar indications of other aircraft in the area during the reported incident.
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733667-001-020-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which encountered uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-019

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… Airlines Flight 1628, which experienced unidentified aerial phenomena during its flight on November 17, 1986. The data includes uncorrelated radar returns and pilot communications indicating sightings of a UFO.
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733667-001-020-0005

Scientific Study Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document analyzes radar data related to the JAL-1628 incident on November 18, 1986, which involved an alleged UFO sighting. The analysis indicates that the radar returns were normal and did not show any abnormalities associated with the reported UFO.
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733667-001-020-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
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733667-001-022-0009

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the FAA's analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an uncorrelated radar target during its flight on November 17, 1986. The FAA experts explained the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-020-0009

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a series of radar sightings and reports related to a Japanese Airlines flight (JAL 1628) that encountered unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA's investigation into the incident revealed conflicting accounts among air traffic controllers and raised questions about the nature of the sightings, leading to public interest and …
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733667-001-023-0001

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document discusses the analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-029-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Allan J. Patchett, Jr., an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628, which reported a UFO sighting on January 11, 1987.