Evidence Explorer

An interview with JAL flight engineer Yoshie Tsukuba regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, conducted by FAA representative Pete Beckner.

This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discussing radar targets associated with JAL flight 1628 and the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight.

This document appears to be a transcript of an interview or discussion regarding a UAP sighting by a crew member. The witness describes seeing a light that initially appeared as a navigation light, later identifying it as an amber and whitish light resembling exhaust from jets.

The document discusses an eyewitness account comparing the size of an unidentified object to that of a jumbo jet and an aircraft carrier, suggesting it was significantly larger than typical aircraft observed at a distance.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding observations of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) involving discussions about light intensity and visibility during a flight over Alaska.

The document contains a conversation between individuals discussing the observation of an unidentified flying object (UFO) described as a 'mothership.' The discussion highlights the lack of turbulence experienced despite the proximity to the object, suggesting its aerodynamic properties. The individuals speculate on the object's positioning to avoid detectio…

This document is a personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. The account describes the encounter with two spaceships and a mother ship, emphasizing the lack of immediate danger but raising questions about the nature of the encoun…

This document details the personal account of Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified lights during a flight on November 17, 1986. The lights exhibited unusual movement, prompting the captain to attempt to photograph them, but technical issues with the camera prevented him from capturing the event.

A personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi detailing an encounter with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The report describes the appearance and behavior of the UFOs, including their lights and movements.

This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes visual sightings and radar detection of a large, round object that was not visible on ground radar.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving two individuals, Beckner and Tamefuji, discussing their observations of two small aircraft during a flight. The dialogue suggests confusion regarding the altitude and positioning of these aircraft relative to their own.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding radar observations made during a flight. The discussion involves the identification of large radar echoes and the operation of radar equipment by the captain.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an aircraft incident, possibly involving a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The dialogue includes questions about the presence of other aircraft and the characteristics of lights observed during the flight.

…bject 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 details a meeting between FAA agents and personnel regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.

The document appears to be a fragmentary and unclear text, possibly related to aviation or UAP phenomena, but lacks coherent information.

The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text from the National Archives, possibly related to aviation or UAP phenomena, but lacks coherent information due to its damaged or poorly scanned state.

This document is a response from the FAA regarding a request for information about the unidentified traffic sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes an order form for obtaining materials related to the investigation.

This document provides a chronological account of the alleged UAP sightings reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, detailing interactions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.

This document is a memorandum from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration discussing the radar targets associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced unusual radar phenomena on November 17, 1986. It addresses the interpretation of 'split images' on radar and includes an analysis by Dennis Simantel.