Evidence Explorer

This document is a correspondence from Philip J. Klass addressing questions related to a flight path and a potential UFO sighting by a pilot. It discusses the timing of a flight maneuver and the accuracy of the pilot's memory regarding his flight route.

This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to a B-747 cargo aircraft. It details observations made during a flight, including interactions with another aircraft and altitude specifics.

This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to an unidentified object observed during an aviation operation. It includes findings from radar data and crew interactions.

This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to aviation operations, detailing work activities, units, hours, and findings from inspections conducted by an aviation authority.

This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object on November 17, 1986. The interview took place on January 5, 1987, in Anchorage, Alaska, and aimed to gather firsthand witness testimony.

This document appears to be a transcript of an interview regarding a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The interviewee expresses certainty about having seen something that resembled an oncoming aircraft, but details are sparse.

An interview with a JAL flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer described seeing undulating lights that were either white or amber in color, observed for approximately 10 minutes.

The document contains a witness account regarding unidentified lights observed in the sky, which were distinct from typical town lights. The witness expresses uncertainty about the shape of the objects and their classification as UFOs.

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 transcript of an interview regarding a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The witness expresses certainty about seeing something that resembled an oncoming aircraft, although details about the sighting are limited.

This document details an interview conducted with a flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer describes seeing clusters of lights that were larger than navigation lights, with colors ranging from white to amber, and notes that the sighting lasted approximately 10 minutes.

This document appears to be a report or statement regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, emphasizing the distinctiveness of the lights observed compared to town lights. The witness expresses uncertainty about the shape of the objects and maintains their initial stance on the sighting.

This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to an incident involving a B-747 aircraft. The report details a call received from the aircraft's captain regarding an unusual observation during flight.

This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to aviation operations, detailing work activities, units, hours, and findings regarding a carrier or airman.

The document discusses the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals, specifically detailing the differences between primary radar returns and secondary beacon returns. It includes a diagram illustrating how these signals can appear on a radar screen when they do not match up in time or location.

The document discusses inquiries into UFO sightings, particularly focusing on the work of Richard Haines, a scientist at NASA, who investigates pilot sightings. Haines has documented numerous unexplained cases, including a notable sighting by Captain Terauchi. The document also mentions skepticism from Philip Klass, who proposes that the sightings could be e…

This document details a radar sighting reported by the flight crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987. The crew observed a target moving at an exceptionally high speed, which was later lost in ground clutter.

An alert report detailing a sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 of an unidentified object while en route to Tokyo. The object was reported to have light patterns similar to those of a B747 and was tracked for over 350 miles.

The document appears to be a fragmented record from the National Archives, possibly related to military or aviation operations. It contains references to various codes, dates, and operational terms, but lacks coherent context due to its incomplete nature.

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.