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733667-001-003-0027

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence from Philip J. Klass to Paul Steucke regarding discrepancies in the flight path of Japan Airlines flight JAL-1628. Klass highlights inconsistencies between the FAA's reconstructed flight path and the pilot's radio communications.
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733667-001-005-0001

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This document details an interview conducted by the FAA with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an unidentified object with distinct lights and movements.
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733667-001-007-0011

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the account of Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding an unidentified object that followed Japan Airlines Flight 1628 during its flight on November 17, 1986. The crew reported the object maintaining formation with their aircraft and expressed concern about its intentions.
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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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--- 38222946-001-005-0001.tif --- COORDINATION AND RECORD COPY Mr. Enrico Grimaldi 14 King

Fbi Memo Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a correspondence regarding a UFO sighting report submitted by Mr. Enrico Grimaldi, which was forwarded to the Air Force by the Montauk Air Station. The letter informs Grimaldi that the Air Force's Project Blue Book was terminated in 1969, and that any actions regarding UFO sightings are now left to individuals. The letter also advises Grimal…
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47323287

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
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733667-001-003-0035

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document discusses the unusual visual and radar sighting reported by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The communication details observations made by the flight crew, including descriptions of lights and radar readings, and requests for further information.
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733667-001-011-0093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted with the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 regarding their sighting of unidentified air traffic on November 17, 1986. The captain reported visual and radar observations of an object with distinct lights and movements, which maintained proximity to the aircraft for an extended period.
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733667-001-020-0008

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where the crew observed two unidentified flying objects that exhibited unusual flight patterns and characteristics, leading to significant media attention and speculation.
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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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733667-002-006

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document details a public inquiry into a Japan Air Lines pilot's UFO sighting over Alaska, including the FAA's response and the materials available for purchase related to the incident.
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733667-001-024-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an incident involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which encountered an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying over Alaska. The flight crew reported seeing a large object with multiple lights and erratic movement, which was tracked by air traffic control.
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733667-001-031-0035

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an encounter experienced by the flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 (JAL #1628) while flying over Alaska. The crew reported observing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that was large, exhibited erratic movement, and displayed multiple lights.
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23857122-1480-540021-0005

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
4 5 March 1953 SZLTALTEMENI On 3..March,1953 while leading a flight of three F-S4 aircraft on a simulated combat ‘strike. to Nellis AFB convoy #5, I observed a high altitude condensation pattern of an aireraft or object of peculiar and unfamiliar shape and size, At the time of observation we were cruising at 25000 feet altitude at 500 MPH true airspeed and o…
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Open Hearing Slides

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The document presents findings from the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed between January 1996 and October 2024, including specific case analyses and reporting trends.
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09 Open Hearing Slides

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
UNCLASSIFIED ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE (AARO) ALL-DOMAIN ANOMALY RESOLUTION OFFICE Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities Dr. Jon Kosloski Director, AARO UNCLASSIFIED 09 All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Chief of Staff, AARO Authority: FY24 NDAA, now codified at 44 U.S.C. 2107 Date: 2/5/2025 Released in Full: X …
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733667-001-003-0002

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The document discusses a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi over Alaska on November 17, which was partially corroborated by FAA radar data. The FAA released a data package including transcripts and interviews, revealing insights into the incident and the pilot's previous UFO sightings.
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23857122-1223-482226-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…, the exhaust appeared to thin out assume a flame colored hue and was spaced at short intervals much like rocket exhaust. (See diagram). There were no apparent flight control surfaces or silhovette and the object accomplished no maneuvers other than straight line travel from Northwest to Southeast. 2. Time sighted: 19:3) MST 27 January 1953 Length of sightin…
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23857122-1223-482226-0008

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…e exhaust appeared te thin out assume a flame colored - hue and was spaced at short intervals much like recket exhaust. (See. diagram).- There were ne apparent flight centrol surfaces or silhouette and the object accomplished no maneuvers other than straight line travel from Nerthwest te i Southeast. | ) 2, Time sighted: 19:34 MST 27 January 1953 Length of s…
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23857122-1249-486160-0002

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…he West. Lights remained even after passed us which would in my opinion eliminate possibility of landing lights of aircraft. PILOTS EVALUATION: Through out the flight and the observation it was and is now my opinion this object was an aircraft, but the facts set forth here don't concur to my belief. - ‘ , HAROLD B. KINISON Capt., USAF A0-830671 1100th Air Ba…