Evidence Explorer

A letter from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke at the FAA discussing the JAL/UFO incident materials and addressing concerns about government transparency regarding UFOs.

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 …

This document is a memorandum from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration regarding the investigation of the JAL flight #1628 incident, which involved a reported UFO sighting. It discusses the release of information related to the investigation and addresses concerns about the availability of transcripts to the public.

This document details a flight report by Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified air traffic sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, while flying over Greenland and Canada.

This document details a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aircraft lights during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the lights to the Anchorage Center, which confirmed no other aircraft were present in the area.

This document details the personal account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding a UFO sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes observing unusual lights that moved in a non-standard manner and attempted to capture photographic evidence, but encountered technical difficulties with his camera.

This document contains a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account describes the sudden appearance of multiple unidentified flying objects that moved in formation alongside the aircraft, causing communication difficulties.

…enju Terauchi regarding the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) during a flight on November 17, 1986. The account describes the interaction between JAL Flight 1628 and a United Airlines aircraft, as well as the presence of a UFO that followed them at a similar altitude.

An interview with a JAL flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer described seeing undulating lights that were either white or amber in color, observed for approximately 10 minutes.

This document is a preliminary transcript of the Gemini 4 flight crew debriefing conducted on June 9, 1965. The crew discusses various aspects of their mission, including operational challenges, communications issues, and environmental control systems. They also reflect on their experiences during launch, powered flight, and the initial stages of orbital ope…

This document is a memorandum from the U.S. Department of 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.

This document is a memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discussing radar targets associated with JAL flight 1628 and the phenomenon of 'split images' observed during the flight.

This document is an inspection and surveillance record related to Japan Airlines (JAL) C-747 aircraft. It includes findings and recommendations based on the inspection results, indicating satisfactory and unsatisfactory outcomes.

This document details a personal account from Capt. Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified air traffic sighting during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The account includes flight details and conditions experienced during the flight over Greenland and Canada.

An interview with JAL flight engineer Yoshie Tsukuba regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, conducted by FAA representative Pete Beckner.

This document details a personal account from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The crew reported seeing lights that did not correspond to any known aircraft in the area, raising concerns about the nature of the sighting.

This document details a personal account by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an encounter with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) during JAL Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The captain describes the sudden appearance of multiple unidentified ships that moved in formation alongside the aircraft, causing communication disruptions with air traffic control.

… regarding an incident involving American Airlines and Japan Airlines on November 18. It includes a statement from Agent Mickle and visual aids provided by the JAL Captain.

This document is an order form from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding records related to the JAL Flight 1628 unidentified traffic sighting that occurred on November 17, 1986, in Alaska.

This memorandum from the Federal Aviation Administration discusses the radar split image phenomenon observed during JAL flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It acknowledges the interpretation provided by the Alaskan Region Air Traffic Division and includes an analysis of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets.