Evidence Explorer

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting from November 17, 1986, sent to the Federal Aviation Administration by William Zirkel.

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 …

…f Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the sighting of unidentified air traffic by the crew of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It is intended for distribution among regional facility managers and staff officers.

…t is a personal statement from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the positioning of unidentified ships in relation to the aircraft and the visual conditions during the sighting.

This document details an interview conducted with the flight crew of Japan Air Lines flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena while en route to Tokyo via Anchorage, Alaska. The interviews were held by FAA officials in response to the reported sighting.

This document contains a log of calls regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It includes timestamps, names of individuals and organizations involved, and various media outlets that reported on the sighting.

This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.

This document contains a list of calls made regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It includes names, organizations, and contact information for various individuals and media outlets who reported or inquired about the sighting.

This document contains a log of calls made regarding a UFO sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986. It lists various individuals and organizations involved in the investigation and reporting of the sighting.

… is a letter from McManus Law Offices to the FAA requesting a copy of the FAA form summarizing a UFO sighting involving a Japan Airlines flight on November 17, 1986. The letter includes a payment for the request.

…s a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding an inquiry about the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to the sighting.

…nt is a record of an interview conducted with JAL First Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was conducted by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and an interpreter in Anchorage, Alaska. Tamefuji described seeing multiple lights that he initially thought were from an aircraft, but …

The document discusses an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting over Alaska reported by a Japan Airlines cargo crew on November 17, 1986. The FAA has reopened its inquiry into the incident, collecting data and interviewing witnesses to identify the object.

…, Moody AFB, Gao le On 28 January 1953 at approximately 2135 hours, SOURCE observed a unusually bright light northwest of Albany, Georgiae At the time of first sighting, object was circular in shave and SOURCE first thought it was an= other aircraft or a unusually bright star. Object was white in color, When first sighted, SOURCE was flying on a heading of t…

…ed clouds. The speed of the object was estimated as about 3 times that of the B-47. (Acheck with the Max- well Weather Station revealed that at the time of the sighting there were scattered clouds at 20,000 feet. aA further check with the Maxwell Radio Range revealed that an AF B-47 #8355 from MeDill AFB, Florida was in the area at 35,000 feet with a speed o…

…N REPORT FROM (Agency) } REPORT NO. 2 Det #8, 4672nd GOS ier K- g ate fe Je PAGE © OF 3 PAGES -—_—_ AF FORM 112—PART II APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 1. The date of the sighting was 27 Jamary 1953. The object Sichted appeared to be 4 round and spherical ball of light, one in mumber. It was estimated to be fifteen (15) miles west of first sighting, and appeared to be …

… frequently. The object was first sighted at Paris, Texas. an last seén by spotters at Dallas, Texas. Whether or not there is any tangible explanation to these sightings, it 1s not known; however ‘it is believed that we may nbpe: identified some of the Sightings through’ our lccal sacks Ny nc bai which. we Will assist in the current investigations being unde…

The FAA released data regarding a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot and crew, but concluded that the radar evidence did not support the sighting. The pilot described seeing two small UFOs and a large 'mothership', but FAA officials stated that the radar interpretation was likely a mistake.

This document details a personal statement by Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified air traffic during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, approximately 75 miles north of Talkeetna, Alaska.

This document details the sighting of an unidentified aircraft by JAL Flight #1628 on November 17, 1986, during its route from Reykjavik to Tokyo.