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733667-001-023-0001

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…iscusses the analysis of radar data related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which experienced uncorrelated radar signals during its flight on November 17, 1986. FAA experts explain the phenomenon of uncorrelated primary and beacon targets and its implications for radar tracking.
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733667-001-024-0003

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure air traffic safety.
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733667-001-031-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a reported UFO sighting by a Japan Air Lines flight crew over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The FAA could not confirm the sighting but investigated to ensure no safety hazards existed in the air traffic control system.
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733667-001-003-0003

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, which was corroborated by radar data. The crew reported seeing strange lights, which were later analyzed and attributed to various factors, including the planet Jupiter and atmospheric conditions.
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733667-001-020-0013

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting involving a pilot and the FAA's investigation into the incident. The pilot reported seeing an object that moved in ways inconsistent with known celestial bodies, leading to a debate over the nature of the sighting. The FAA's analysis of radar data was inconclusive, and the document highlights the complexities of interpr…
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733667-002-006-0043

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) response to public interest in a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting from November 17, 1976. The FAA is offering a package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and photos. The pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, reported seeing a large spaceship, which some investigato…
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733667-002-003-0011

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from the National Archives and Records Administration acknowledging the addition of Mr. Chris Snell to their mailing list for records related to the sighting of an unidentified object by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986.
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733667-02-001-0045

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is responding to significant public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Airlines pilot in November 1986. The agency is offering a comprehensive package of information about the incident for a fee, including tapes, drawings, and radar data.
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733667-02-001-0046

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses the FAA's response to public interest in a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, including the sale of detailed information packages about the incident.
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733667-001-022

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.
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733667-02-001-0019

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…nidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. Air traffic controllers tracked an image on radar that appeared to follow the aircraft, leading to an FAA investigation.
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733667-02-001-0024

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting over Alaska involving a Japan Air Lines flight. The FAA and Air Force investigated the incident, which included radar signals and pilot reports of an unidentified craft.
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[04/19/1995] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
…ll want to handle the response to GAO. I can provide most of the answer, and will be happy to draft something if that is the preferred approach. The NSC has no records concerning the 194
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UAP D015 Astronaut Scientific Debriefings 1962 1963

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the scientific debriefings of astronauts John Glenn and others regarding their observations during the Mercury spaceflights in 1962-1963, focusing on luminous particles, atmospheric phenomena, and recommendations for future scientific observations in space.
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20060527F 001 012 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an administrative marker from the Clinton Presidential Library regarding a Presidential Determination on classified information concerning the Air Force's operating location near Groom Lake, Nevada. It outlines the exemption from public disclosure requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for classified information…
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20060483F 001 003 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a FOIA response from NASA regarding UFO investigations, stating that no government agency is currently responsible for investigating UFOs due to a lack of evidence supporting the existence of alien life or connections to UFOs. It outlines the history of UFO investigations by the USAF and NASA, including Project Blue Book, and provides contac…
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[UFO] [1] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0474-F MARKER This is not a textual record. This is used as an Clinton Presidential Records Collection/Record Group: Agency Liaison Subgroup/Office of Origin: Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 10055 OA/ID Number: FolderlD: Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: M administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Folde…
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9606505 — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
2006-0527-F FOI MARKER Document ID: 9606505 Row: 45 Shelf: 10 Stack: v A A Position: 2 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Section: i Original OA/ID Number: 1123 'A 1 r * FROM: PRESIDENT ENVIRONMENT PERSONS: SUBJECT: ACTION: PRES SOD PD 96-54 DUE DATE: 28 SEP 96STATUS: C STAFF OFFI…
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733667-001-011-0106

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is an alert report from the Director of the FAA Alaskan Region regarding an unidentified object sighting by Japan Air Lines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes records of telephone conversations with military officials and a table of contents for the related files.
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2023 Annual Report

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The 2023 Annual Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) provides an overview of UAP incidents reported from August 31, 2022, to April 30, 2023, highlighting trends, safety concerns, and the ongoing efforts of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to analyze and address UAP sightings.