Evidence Explorer

On January 11, 1987, Japan Airlines Flight 628 reported seeing unusual lights while flying over Alaska. The lights appeared at various positions relative to the aircraft and were initially thought to be a UFO. Air traffic controllers confirmed no other traffic in the area, and the phenomenon was later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric cond…

This document outlines the responsibilities and findings of Project 'SIGN', which was tasked with investigating sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). It includes a list of incidents that may be attributed to balloons, indicating a systematic approach to analyzing UAP sightings.

… to this headquarters are included in part II of this report, On 18 Feb 53 source informed preparing officer verbally that he had been in- formed by one of the observers, James N, Burris, that he, Burris, has made additional @bservations, subsequent to his original sighting and statement, which definitely established this object to be a planet. He observed t…

« AF FORM PY—PART | 1 ELASSIFICATION) APPROVED 1 JUNE 1948: aA | [a a ee Kz ar 3 AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION RES OR er ‘SUBJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS AREA REPORTED ON ii FROM (Agency) ASHTYA AIR BASE, KYUSHU, JAPAN 4834 Troop Carrier Wing (M), APO 75 DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 14 March 1953 7 March 1953 i os oe PREPARED BY (Officer)…

…ted between 30,000 feet and 50,000 feet. 5e Observers believed to be reliable substantiated by considerable experience viewing aircraft from the ground, 6. The weather officer advises all winds aloft from Northwest at 2100 (CST), and winds practically the same 1500 (CST). The weather officer also advises that a weather balloon was in this locality at the tim…

- (CLASSIFICATION) (SECURITY INFORMATION when filled in) COUNTRY OF ORIGIN ~~ | REESRT NO, ) (Leave blank) : “i PO AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT AREA REPORT CONCERNS Ramore, Ontario, Canada AGENCY OF ORIGIN DATE OF REPORT 912th AC&W Squadron 18 Aug 1953 SOURCE OF INFORMATION DATE OF INFORMATION Statements by witnesses PREPARING OFFICER EVALUATION LOUIS…

A letter from Dr. Richard F. Haines, a NASA scientist, to the FAA requesting information and transcripts related to the Japan Airlines flight 1628 incident and another unidentified aerial phenomena sighting in Alaska.

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.

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.

This document discusses the UFO sighting experienced by Captain Terauchi and his crew during a flight, detailing their observations, the FAA's investigation, and the lack of corroborating evidence.

This document details the extraordinary sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Captain Kenju Terauchi during a Japan Air Lines cargo flight over Alaska in November 1986. Terauchi and his crew observed two belts of amber lights that exhibited advanced technology and maneuverability, leading Terauchi to conclude they were of extraterrestrial origin.…

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.

…meteors. Observers noted various characteristics of the objects, including altitude, speed, and direction, leading to the conclusion that they were not typical weather balloons.

…escribed as spherical in shape, ranging from approximately twelve inches to about one inch in diameter and dropping to a horizontal position onthe horizon. The observers stated that the object appeared to move short distances in a WW direction and in termittently hovered in one place. The object appeared to be red when first observed, changing to a reddish-o…

…ious reports of a similar nature have been received making this type of erroneous observation not exactly common but at least one which has been repeated, b. A weather ballon released either from Atlanta Municipal airport or other locations, Balloons released at Atlanta and Dobbins at 03002, k Wind was prevailing from the North but according to Mr. Cook was …

…ious reports of a similar nature have been received making this type of erroneous observation not exactly common but at least one which has been repeated, b. A weather ballon released either from Atlanta Municipal airport or other locations, Balloons released at Atlanta and Dobbins at 03002, Wind was prevailing from the North but according to Mr. Cook was sl…

… ys mihiin ; Ae AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT FROM (Agency) REPORT NO. Base Intelligence Office Sheppard Air Force Base, Teyas _IR-3-53 PAGE 2 OF 2 PAGES WEATHER: The weather for the reporting period was clear, Winds were from the Northwest at six (6) miles per hour. Temperature was 96 degrees. Visibility was 15 miles, REMARKS: The length of time in wh…

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Incident No. 79 -~ April 1947, Richmond, Virginia Ab weather bureau observer at the Richmond Station observed on three dif- ferent occasions, during the six-month period prior to April 19h7, disc~like metal chrome object. All sirhtings were made through a dolite while making pibal observations. On the last reported si the balloon was at 15,000 fest altitude,…

…struct their observations and then estimate these same factors. It is suggested that instructions for making. such quick and estimated observations be given to weather observers, control tower operators, civil police, forest and fire rangers, and other such people who might have good chance of seeing unidentified flying objects. If any information concerning…