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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 an interview conducted by the FAA with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an unidentified object with distinct lights and movements.

This document details the events surrounding 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 repor…

This document contains an analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) observed in the United States, particularly focusing on an incident that occurred on February 18, 1948, over Norcatur, Kansas. The analysis includes eyewitness accounts, descriptions of the object, and speculation regarding its nature, including theories about it being a meteor or a ro…

This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.

This document details radar sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena over Washington, D.C. on July 19, 1952, as reported by air traffic controllers and pilots. The sightings involved multiple unidentified objects that exhibited unusual flight characteristics, prompting investigations by military and aviation authorities.

This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported an unidentified object while en route from Keflavik, Iceland to Anchorage, Alaska on November 17, 1986. The object was detected on the aircraft's weather radar and was tracked by air traffic control.

This document reports two separate sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a B-29 reconnaissance crew over Shemya, Alaska, in April 1949. The sightings involved lights exhibiting unusual characteristics and speeds, leading to speculation about their nature.

…RTI COMmuilo oul (CLASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948 enn ; REPORT gee At pi 7 2, if 2 / AIR INTELLIGENCE. INFORMATION REPORT SUBJECT Report of Information on Unidentified eee Objects AREA REPORTED ON ROM (Agency) pes OS Ree eee aie =} OL ei~ = Sie HAT DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 16 Jan 1953. “4 ee mi. V4 CAS ean aime PREPARED BY (Officer)…

This document contains a transcription of communications between Japan Airlines Flight 1628 and Anchorage Air Traffic Control regarding an unidentified object observed during the flight on November 18, 1986.

This document contains a transcription of communications between Japan Airlines Flight 1628 and Anchorage Air Traffic Control regarding an unidentified object observed during the flight on November 18, 1986.

…nel statement from an Air Traffic Control Specialist regarding an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 628 on January 11, 1987, where the pilot reported an unidentified object in proximity to the aircraft.

This document is a route slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight crew observed lighted objects in close proximity during their flight, which continued for over 350 miles. The FAA coordinated with military authorities and conducted interviews with the …

…ndence from the Freedom of Information Coordinator at the FAA to Mr. Gregory Weinstein, providing information on available documents related to the sighting of unidentified air traffic by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 and mentioning the Korean Air Line Flight 007 incident.

…orization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 outlines appropriations for military activities, personnel strengths, and various defense programs, including provisions for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) disclosure.

… 2024 includes provisions for military funding, procurement, and strategies for various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, with a specific section dedicated to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) disclosure.

…ct for Fiscal Year 2024 outlines appropriations for military activities, personnel strengths, and various defense-related initiatives, including provisions for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) records collection and disclosure.

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and the incident is under investigation.

A Japan Air Lines pilot, Capt. Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing unidentified lights in the sky while flying over Alaska. The lights did not appear on military or FAA radar, and there were notable differences from a previous sighting by the same pilot. Speculation arose that the lights could be a weather phenomenon known as 'bounce light effect.'

This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation regarding the Japan Air Lines sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. It provides information on how to obtain the report related to this sighting.