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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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733667-02-001-0045

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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733667-002-006-0004

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, Kenjyu Terauchi, who claimed to have seen a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA is offering a comprehensive package of information related to the incident for public interest.
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733667-002-007-0076

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A request for information regarding a recent UFO sighting by an airline pilot, directed to the FAA from a UFO researcher.
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20060474F 001 023 2023

Congressional Testimony Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a press briefing by Mike McCurry discussing various topics including Iraq, Social Security, and the political climate in the United States during the late 1990s. The briefing highlights the President's efforts to build international support regarding Iraq, the importance of Social Security reform, and the administration's commitment to addre…
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[08/07/1996-08/09/1996] — Page 2013

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
320B8A II.FIN Page 1 of3 MSMail DATE-TIME 09 August 96.14:38 FROM Marsh, Thomas S. CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT I wonder what the rents are like .... [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Alijanil, Leyla Bakke, Kyle D. Carter, Michael E. Hasman, Thom~s M. CARBON COPY. NO CC's on THIS MESSAGE TEXT BODY CRESTONE, Colo. CAP) This'Shangri-la for New Age spiritualists, carved…
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Scanned: Case Number 252440 — 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: Subgroup/Office of Origin: Press Secretary Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 12488 OA/ID Number: 252440 Scan ID: Document Number: Stack:Section:Row: Shelf: Position: 93S33 2 Folder Title: AF administrative marker by the William…
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[08/07/1996 - 08/09/1996] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
32095C9F.FfN Page 1 of 3 MS Mail DATE-TIME 07 August 96 20:19 FROM Marsh, Thomas S. CLASSIFICA TION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT I've been there ... [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Alijanil, Leyla Bakke, Kyle D. Carter, Michael E. Hasman, Thomas M. CARBON_COPY NO CC's on THIS MESSAGE TEXT_BODY '°'Alien Believers Think Missing Man Abducted By Supernatural Force< '°'Eds: story move…
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[01/29/1998 - 10/19/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
34EDAB55.FIN r Exchange Mail DATE-TIME l/29/98 4: 12:01 PM FROM Wozniak, Natalie S. CLASSIFICATION UNCLASSIFIED SUBJECT January 29 McCurry Press Briefing [UNCLASSIFIED] TO Crowley, Philip J. CARBON COPY TEXT_BODY TRANSLATED_ATTACHMENT Dehqanzada, Yahya A. Luzzatto, Anne R. Rubin, Eric S. Wozniak, Natalie S. Benjamin, Daniel Blinken, Antony J. Gray, Wendy E. …
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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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733667-02-001-0027

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines pilot Kenju Terauchi reported a close encounter with a UFO while flying over Alaska. The incident involved two cylindrical objects with bright lights that maneuvered in formation with his aircraft, leading to radar confirmations from Anchorage air traffic control and the U.S. Air Force.
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733667-02-001-0048

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On November 17, the crew of Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 reported a UFO with flashing lights following their cargo jet across the Arctic Circle. The Air Force confirmed radar detection of an object near the plane, although FAA controllers did not see it. The crew described the lights as unusual and not typical of aircraft markings.
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733667-002-002-0010

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The document discusses the research and theories of Dr. Deardorff regarding extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, highlighting his belief in the existence of advanced alien societies and the potential for their observation of Earth. It also mentions notable UFO incidents, including the disappearance of pilot Frederick Valentich and a sighting by U.S. Sena…
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733667-002-002-0017

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A report clarifying that a bright flash seen in the sky by villagers in Northwest Alaska was not a UFO, but rather the result of Soviet rocket fuel being dumped from a newly launched rocket, Cosmos 1833.
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237UAP00050

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a pilot at FL370 on May 4, 2021.
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733667-002-008-0016

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a fragment related to a UFO sighting, mentioning individuals Roger and Debbie Swilley from Wilmington, NC.
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237UAP00036

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by the pilot of United Airlines flight UAL1104 on February 8, 2019, while flying between FL370 and FL390.
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237UAP00048

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A Skywatch Incident Report detailing a UFO sighting by a pilot of a commercial aircraft on April 19, 2021. The object was described as a red orb with black markings, observed at a close distance while flying at 25,000 feet.
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237UAP00401

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On April 21, 2022, multiple aircraft reported a UFO sighting while flying near Kessel, WV. The sightings occurred at an altitude of 10,000 feet above the aircraft, with pilots experiencing issues with their attitude reference systems and autopilot.
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237UAP00443

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…light 8934 reported an unidentified aerial phenomenon while flying at 38,000 feet near St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida. No evasive action was taken, and the UFO Reporting Center was notified.