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…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 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.

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.

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 document contains a series of beacon target reports from November 18, 1986, detailing various radar readings and observations related to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The data includes timestamps, azimuth, range, and other technical specifications.

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.

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 appears to be a technical report detailing beacon target reports from a radar system, with timestamps and various parameters related to detected objects.

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.

…es 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 discusses an incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the pilot reported seeing three unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The FAA is investigating the sighting, which included a large unidentified flying object (UFO) detected on the pilot's weather radar.

This document outlines a public affairs plan for the release of information regarding the JAL 1628 UFO incident, scheduled for March 5, 1987. It details the preparation, organization, and dissemination of materials to the media and public, ensuring transparency and addressing potential concerns about a cover-up.

…eral Aviation Administration to Mr. Martin H. Gaines of the BBC, regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena by the crew of Japan Air Lines flight #1628 on November 17, 1986. The material is provided on an embargoed basis ahead of a press conference.

This document discusses UFO sightings reported by pilots, particularly focusing on a notable incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. NASA scientist Richard Haines has tracked over 3,000 pilot-reported UFO sightings, categorizing them into two main types: objects that appear and disappear rapidly, and those that follow aircraft for extended periods. T…

This document discusses the phenomenon of UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting a specific incident involving a Japan Air Lines cargo jet. It features insights from NASA scientist Richard Haines, who has compiled over 3,000 UFO reports from pilots over the past two decades. The document details the nature of these sightings, including objects that a…

A Japanese pilot reported being shadowed by a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The FAA investigated the incident but could not confirm the object's presence on radar recordings, leading to speculation about its origin.

NASA scientist Richard Haines tracks over 3,000 UFO sightings reported by pilots, highlighting significant encounters and the cyclical nature of these reports. The article discusses a notable sighting by a Japan Air Lines cargo jet and the challenges of investigating these phenomena.

This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines flight JL1628, which reported seeing unidentified traffic while en route from Reykjavik to Tokyo. The FAA and military were alerted, but subsequent radar data failed to confirm any other aircraft in the vicinity.