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The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.

This document is an aircraft incident record detailing an event involving a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines on January 29, 1987, near McGrath, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft was involved in a minor incident categorized under general aviation.

This document details a radar sighting by the crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987, where a target was observed moving at an unusually high speed before disappearing into ground clutter.

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 no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.

This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.

This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena while flying over Alaska on November 17, 1986.

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

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…ce in final one-sentence parag 41) S26 raph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin tert of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) At 0401351, March 1952, the Pilot and crew of a C~5i, type aircraft of the 53rd Troop Carrier Squadron, (H), APO 75, sighted an unidentified flying object. The C-5h was returning to Ashiya Air Base (33° 53" N — 130° 40' &), and was approx…

…ignificance in final one-senience paragraph. List inclosures at lower left. Begin text of report on AF Form 112—Part II.) At 0401351, March 1952, the Pilot and crew of a C-54 type aircraft of the 53rd Troop Carrier Squadron, (H), APO 75, sighted an unidentified flying object. The C-54 was returning to Ashiya Air Base (33° 53" N - 130° 40' &), and was approxi…

… equipment was utilized. Initial attention was drawn by sight only as these objects apparently were silent. The Air- craft Commander and co-pilot were the only crew members to view the objects. 4. location: The observers were airborne at the time of the Sighting. The air- craft in which they were flying was on a heading of 330 degrees and was over Santa Ana,…

…were cameras in an attempt to-ebtain material evidence. Initial attention was drawn by sight as the object was apparently silent. The two gunners were the only crew members to view the object from this aircraft. 4, Lecation: The observers were airborne at the time of sighting. The aireraft was on & heading of 267 degrees and was in the vicinity of Victorvill…

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On November 17, 1986, Japan Airlines Flight 1628, a Boeing 747 cargo flight, reported an unidentified traffic at its altitude during its flight from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska. The traffic was visible on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control. The unidentified object remained in proximity to the aircraft during maneuv…

This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.

This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a pilot and the FAA's investigation into the incident. The pilot reported seeing an object that moved in ways inconsistent with known celestial bodies, leading to a debate over the nature of the sighting. The FAA's analysis of radar data was inconclusive, and the document highlights the complexities of interpr…

The document discusses a recent UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which has garnered significant public interest. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including interviews, drawings, and radar data.

This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a Japanese Air Lines cargo plane on November 17, 1986, where the pilot reported being followed by an unidentified object. Air traffic controllers tracked a radar image that coincided with the pilot's report. The document also includes differing opinions on the sighting, suggesting it could be a natural phenome…

This document contains multiple reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by pilots and passengers across various locations and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.