Evidence Explorer

This document details the communications between Japan Airlines Flight 628 and air traffic control on January 11, 1987, during which the flight reported seeing unusual lights in the sky, which they described as a 'spaceship'.

This document contains a series of time-stamped data entries related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed by military aircraft. The entries include various parameters such as altitude, speed, and coordinates, indicating potential UAP activity during the specified time frame.

This document details a communication between air traffic control and a pilot regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) observed during a flight near Arctic Village. The pilot reported seeing lights and indicated that the UFO was responding to their signals before losing sight of it.

The document appears to be a technical report or log related to flight data, possibly involving radar readings or aircraft telemetry. The text includes various numerical values and codes, likely representing coordinates, speeds, and other flight parameters.

This document is a personnel statement from Gail Ferguson, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987. The flight reported seeing an unidentified object during its journey, prompting communication between the flight crew and air traffic control.

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 …

This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The transcription covers communications between the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center and the flight crew.

This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.

…unding a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 while flying over Alaska. The crew reported seeing strange lights that appeared to follow their aircraft, leading to an investigation by FAA officials. The incident sparked significant media interest and raised questions about the FAA's handling of UFO reports.

…17, 1986. The drawing was submitted to the FAA investigator in Anchorage, Alaska, and includes details about the object's movement and position relative to the aircraft.

…an Air Lines cargo plane that encountered strange lights while flying near Beaufort. The crew reported the sighting, and air traffic control confirmed no other aircraft were in the vicinity. The document includes a request for military authorities to review the incident.

The document discusses a significant UFO sighting involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported being tailed by an unidentified object. Despite the FAA's attempts to downplay the incident, the pilot and other witnesses remained convinced of the encounter's authenticity, leading to ongoing public interest and concern about the implications fo…

The FAA has initiated a mail-order service offering materials related to a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi. The service includes interviews, drawings, and radar data for a fee.

A Japan Airlines pilot's UFO sighting was attributed to the bright visibility of Jupiter and possibly Mars, according to investigator Philip J. Klass. The pilot's claims were contradicted by FAA communications, which indicated he lost sight of the object after a turn. Klass noted that the pilot did not mention the celestial bodies that were clearly visible a…

…ified light by a pilot flying at different altitudes over Shemya Air Force Base in 1949. The sightings describe the light's intensity, position relative to the aircraft, and weather conditions at the time.

…e FAA stated they could not explain the lights, and military authorities were unresponsive. The incident lasted about 30 minutes, with the lights following the aircraft for approximately 50 miles.

A report from S/Sgt William A. Brown detailing an unidentified flying object sighting at Shemya Air Force Base on March 29, 1949.

A report from the 5021st Air Base Squadron detailing an unidentified object sighted on March 29, 1949, near Shemya Air Force Base.

An article discussing the perception of UFOs as friendly and harmless entities, contrasting public fear with the author's belief in their benign nature. It includes anecdotes about UFO sightings and the cultural impact of these phenomena.

The document discusses the analysis of various UAP sightings, focusing on the contributions of different agencies and experts, including Dr. J. A. Hynek's findings on the nature of these incidents.