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This document contains selected materials related to the FAA investigation of Japan Air Lines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon on November 17, 1986. It includes transcripts of interviews with the flight crew, statements from air traffic controllers, and explanations regarding uncorrelated radar signals.

The FAA released documents regarding a 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 no safety hazards existed. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.

This document contains a transcript of communications related to Japan Air Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified object during its flight. The dialogue includes discussions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding the presence of an unknown primary target in proximity to the aircraft.

This document details communications between Japan Air Flight 1628 and air traffic control regarding an unidentified primary target following the flight. The conversation indicates that military radar has detected an intermittent target trailing the aircraft, leading to discussions about potential military intervention.

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.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation between pilots discussing their observations of an unidentified object during a flight. The pilots describe the object's behavior and their attempts to photograph it.

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 transcription of a conversation regarding a sighting during a night flight, discussing the characteristics of a light observed outside the cockpit.

A pilot reported observing two unidentified objects with distinct lighting characteristics during a flight. The first object was visible for about 10 minutes, while the second was seen for a total of 30 minutes. The objects exhibited light patterns resembling those of passenger aircraft.

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 interaction between the aircraft and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic in the vicinity.

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 describes the communication between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.

…incident involved an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 that detected a fast-moving target on its radar, while the second incident involved a Japan Airlines Boeing 747 pilot who reported unusual lights in front of his aircraft.

This document contains various materials related to the investigation of JAL Flight 1628, including simulated radar data, voice transcriptions, photographs, and interviews with the flight crew and air traffic control.

This document appears to be a transcript of communication related to Japan Air Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified object during its flight. The communication involves air traffic control and the flight crew discussing the presence of an unknown primary target near the aircraft.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.