Evidence Explorer

A letter from Jim Leduc requesting information on UFO sightings from the FAA.

A request from Benjamin R. Sturges to the FAA for a summary of UAP sightings, referencing an article that indicates no charge for the information.

A letter from Bill West inquiring about UFO sightings reported by the Japan Airlines flight crew, addressed to the FAA in Anchorage, Alaska.

A request for information regarding UAP sightings and radar enhancement sent to the FAA by JBM Electronics, Inc. in 1987.

A request for information regarding a data package on UFO sightings by Japanese airmen and related ground installations.

Incident report detailing multiple aircraft sightings of a bright light traveling at high speed on May 17, 2015.

This report details multiple sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) by various commercial flights in the vicinity of DSM on December 11, 2022. The sightings included orbs of light moving in various directions, prompting a report to be filed and further investigation initiated.

A Skywatch Incident Report detailing multiple UAP sightings by commercial aircraft on August 25, 2023, near the Big Dipper constellation.

…dom registered aircraft reported observing three unidentified aerial lights while en route to London, near Fort Dodge, Iowa. Multiple aircraft reported similar sightings, with no evasive actions taken.

…Florida. The phenomenon was described as a stationary white light that turned on and off periodically, with multiple aircraft in the vicinity reporting similar sightings. No evasive actions were taken, and there were no operational impacts.

This document is an index of case files from Project Blue Book, detailing individual UAP sightings from various locations and dates primarily between 1947 and 1981.

The document outlines the conclusions of Project Blue Book regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs), stating that no UFO has been found to pose a threat to national security, nor is there evidence of extraterrestrial vehicles or advanced technology beyond current scientific understanding.

This document details the termination of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's investigation into UFOs, which concluded in December 1969. It summarizes the findings of the project, stating that no UFOs posed a threat to national security, and that there was no evidence of extraterrestrial vehicles or advanced technology beyond current scientific understand…

The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and will not pursue it further.

The document is a white paper summarizing the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. It discusses the initial media coverage, FAA investigations, and analysis of radar data related to the incident.

The FAA acknowledges its lack of resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, specifically referencing Japan Airlines flight 1628.

…t the FAA, regarding the JL1628 incident in Alaska on November 18, 1986. Wylie reviewed radar data and found no unusual targets in the vicinity of the reported sightings.

This document details two incidents of unidentified air traffic sightings reported by flight crews in Alaska in January 1987. The first incident involved an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 that detected a fast-moving target on its radar, while the second incident involved a Japan Airlines Boeing 747 pilot who reported unusual lights in front of his aircraft.

This document provides a chronological account of the alleged UAP sightings reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, detailing interactions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.

This document details a series of UAP sightings reported on January 2, 1987, including various individuals and organizations involved in the reporting and investigation of these sightings.