Evidence Explorer

This document is a memorandum from the FAA Alaskan Region detailing media inquiries and responses related to a UFO sighting by a Japan Airlines captain in November 1986. It highlights the extensive media engagement and the preparation for a press conference to address public interest.

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 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 a drawing made by Captain Kenjyu Terauchi of Japan Airlines, depicting the sighting of an unidentified object during flight JAL #1628 on November 17, 1986. The drawing was submitted to the FAA investigator in Anchorage, Alaska, and includes details about the object's movement and position relative to the aircraft.

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.

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.

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

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 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 details two sightings of an unidentified light by a B-29 aircraft on April 4, 1949, while flying at different altitudes. The sightings describe the light's position, intensity, and movement relative to the aircraft.

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 is a secret report detailing the investigation of approximately 375 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena, specifically focusing on 'green fireballs' observed near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The report indicates that many incidents remain unexplored and emphasizes the need for further investigation by scientific agencies.

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'.

The document reviews various reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and provides an analysis of plausible explanations for these incidents, emphasizing the lack of definitive proof and the challenges in verifying sightings.

The document discusses the analysis of 221 incidents related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and their potential explanations, including balloons, meteors, and astronomical phenomena. It highlights discrepancies between different analyses and the challenges in determining the nature of these sightings.

This document outlines recommendations for investigating reported UAP sightings, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches involving aerodynamicists, psychologists, and optical experts to analyze the characteristics and perceptions of the observed phenomena.