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A request for information regarding a UFO sighting from the FAA, dated March 10, 1987.

This document appears to be a communication regarding a recent UFO sighting in the North Atlantic region, associated with a safety poster contest from 1986.

A commercial aircraft reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 6,000 feet, with the phenomenon observed at approximately 16,000+ feet.

This document details a reported UAP sighting by a commercial flight in Alaska on February 20, 2023. The object was described as a round black object stationary at approximately 16,000 feet.

This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a pilot near Pedro Bay, Alaska, on March 9, 2023. The pilot reported seeing an illuminated object while flying at 14,000 feet, but lost sight of it in twilight conditions.

The 'Southeast Asia Triangles' case from 2017 was assessed by the AARO and concluded that the observed triangular objects were actually static fishing nets, not anomalous objects posing a risk to navigation.

UNCLASSIFIED All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office US Department of Defense Case: "Southeast Asia Triangles" Case Resolution I 17 March 2023 (U) Key Findings (U) AARO assesses that the subjects of the "Southeast Asia Triangles" case from 2017 almost certainly are cone-shaped static fishing nets floating on the surface of the ocean. This conclusion is based on…

This document is an order form from the FAA for records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It outlines the process for requesting records and associated fees.

This document is a response from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a request for information about an unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes details on how to obtain the materials related to the investigation.

This document is an order form from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding records available for the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It provides instructions for ordering records related to the incident.

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

This document contains a collection of reports and transcripts related to the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes interviews with crew members, air traffic control communications, and radar tracking data.

This document is a memorandum from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the release of incident information related to the JAL1628 case. It outlines the distribution of air traffic investigation materials and the protocols followed for information release.

A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.

The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and will not pursue it further.

This document is a correspondence from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke regarding discrepancies in the flight path of Japan Airlines flight JAL-1628. Klass highlights inconsistencies between the FAA's reconstructed flight path and the pilot's radio communications.

A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke at the FAA discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.

The document is a white paper summarizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.

This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by the crew of a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer observed a stream-like radar target that was interpreted as a UFO, which was later suggested to be an echo from ice crystals. The FAA made data regarding the incident available, countering claims of government …

This document is a letter from Paul Steucke of the FAA to Dr. Richard F. Haines regarding the JAL 1628 flight incident and related radar data. It discusses the availability of radar tapes and data, and invites Dr. Haines to visit the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center.