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733667-001-018-0004

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the FAA, detailing his observations during the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-018-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…t the FAA, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported unidentified traffic north of Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-018-0006

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Erland D. Stephens, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing the incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported an unidentified object in close proximity.
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733667-001-018-0007

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…document is a personnel statement from Manfred F. Keller, an Automations Specialist at the FAA, regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986. Keller reports that he analyzed radar data but found no indications of other traffic in the area.
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733667-001-018-0008

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… Wylie, a Quality Assurance Specialist at the FAA, regarding the radar data analysis of the JL1628 incident that occurred on November 18, 1986, near Fairbanks, Alaska. Wylie reports that he found no unusual radar targets associated with the sighting.
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733667-001-018-0014

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from Erland D. Stephens, an Air Traffic Control Specialist at the Anchorage ARTCC, detailing an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, where the flight reported an unidentified object in proximity.
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733667-001-018-0015

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from an FAA employee regarding an incident involving aircraft JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986. The report indicates that the FAA could not find any radar indications of other aircraft in the area during the reported incident.
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733667-001-018-0016

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…a Quality Assurance Specialist at the Federal Aviation Administration, regarding the radar data analysis of an incident involving flight JL1628 near Fairbanks, Alaska, on November 18, 1986.
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733667-001-024-0005

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A cargo aircraft captain reported seeing irregular pulsating lights that he believed to be a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-030-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an aircraft incident record detailing an event involving a Boeing 737 operated by Alaska Airlines on January 29, 1987, near McGrath, Alaska. The report indicates no injuries or fatalities, and the aircraft was involved in a minor incident categorized under general aviation.
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733667-001-030-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
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.
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733667-001-030-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personnel statement from the Federal Aviation Administration regarding an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The Assistant Manager of Automation at the Anchorage ARTCC reviewed radar data and found no evidence of the reported aircraft.
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733667-001-031-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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733667-02-001-0018

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA has reopened its investigation into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) reported by a Japan Air Lines crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The inquiry aims to identify an unknown object that appeared on radar and was seen by the crew, which was initially dismissed as 'random clutter.'
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733667-02-001-0042

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is offering a package of materials related to a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which includes audio tapes, interviews, and documentation, in response to public interest.
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733667-002-002-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the execution of a plan related to a UAP incident in Alaska during 1986-1987, detailing the timeline of events, media interactions, and agency responses to public interest and FOIA requests.
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20060474F 001 010 2023

Cia Document Confidential Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a comprehensive briefing from the Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence (CSETI) led by Dr. Steven M. Greer, outlining the implications of extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) and the need for government transparency regarding UFOs. It discusses the historical context of secrecy, the potential benefits of disclosure, and recomm…
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733667-002-009-0091

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from J. Antonio Huneeus to the Federal Aviation Administration requesting a copy of the official report on the Japan Air Lines' UFO incident over Alaska, along with other related materials for updating his articles.
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733667-002-010-0039

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…om J.B. Bruner inquiring about information related to UFO sightings reported by a Japanese airline crew, addressed to the Federal Aviation Agency in Anchorage, Alaska.