Evidence Explorer

This document is a log from the Anchorage Air Traffic Control Center detailing operations and incidents on December 17, 1986. It includes reports of intermittent radar contact with an unknown target and mentions of volcanic activity from Mt. Pavlof.

This memorandum from the FAA discusses the radar analysis related to JAL flight 1628, specifically addressing the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight on November 17, 1986.

This document is a record of facility operations from the Anchorage ARTCC on November 17, 1986, detailing various air traffic control activities, including an incident involving an unknown target observed by flight JL1628.

This document appears to be a communication related to an incident in the Alaskan region, possibly involving air traffic or military operations. The text is fragmented and contains various codes and contact numbers, indicating a procedural or operational context.

This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.

This document contains radar data and communications related to Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which experienced unidentified aerial phenomena during its flight on November 17, 1986. The data includes uncorrelated radar returns and pilot communications indicating sightings of a UFO.

The document discusses reported sightings of mysterious flashing lights in Alaskan airspace, particularly involving commercial flights. It references a specific incident involving JAL Flight 1628 and mentions monitoring by air traffic controllers.

This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.

The document discusses a resurgence of public interest in UFOs, highlighting a recent sighting by a Japan Airlines pilot and the potential for increased media coverage and governmental scrutiny.

This document outlines a plan of action for the organized release of information regarding the UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It highlights the need for careful management of public and media interest, the lack of centralized data, and the absence of conclusive findings.

This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.

This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by an Air Force pilot. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent details.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese Airlines pilot, sent to the FAA by a concerned citizen.

… and dates, primarily in the 1980s. The sightings include descriptions of unusual objects exhibiting extraordinary flight characteristics and interactions with aircraft.

A letter addressed to the FAA inquiring about the evaluation of a UAP incident involving Captain Terauchi, referencing a newspaper clipping and the opinions of Philip Klass.

A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by Japan Airlines in November 1986, sent by Guy A. Perry to the Federal Aviation Administration.

This document is a correspondence from Ivy P. Moore, the Freedom of Information Coordinator, to Curtis Allen Dallaire regarding the fees associated with obtaining UFO-related records under the Freedom of Information Act. It highlights the outdated fee structure and the process for ordering materials.

This document outlines the responsibilities and limitations of the War Department regarding the use of its drawings and specifications by manufacturers. It emphasizes the government's non-liability and proprietary interests while also referencing the Espionage Act.

This document outlines the procedures and methodologies established for investigating reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by a project team. It highlights the challenges faced due to insufficient personnel and expertise, leading to a revised operational approach focused on systematic investigation and analysis.

The document discusses the sightings of mysterious aerial objects referred to as 'ghost rockets' in Sweden during the summer of 1946, and the subsequent reports of similar phenomena in the United States, notably the sighting by Kenneth Arnold in June 1947, which popularized the term 'flying saucers'.