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Matching “Japan Air Lines' UFO incident” across titles, summaries, and full OCR text.

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237UAP00634

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On July 27, 2024, a Cessna C68A operating under NetJets reported a sighting of a white and metallic UAP while flying southwest at 40,000 feet near Wilmington, NC. No evasive action was taken, and law enforcement notification was deemed unnecessary.
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237UAP00637

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report from Southwest Airlines flight 986 regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near Los Angeles, CA, on October 1, 2024. The object was described as bright lights that appeared to be orbiting or stationary at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
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237UAP00638

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a report of unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) observed by a commercial flight near Akron, Ohio, on October 2, 2024. The aircraft, PSA 5656, reported seeing bright white lights orbiting stationary at an altitude of 60,000 feet.
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40027753-001-0022

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a compilation of total UFO sightings from 1947 to 1967, detailing both total sightings and the number of unidentified sightings each year.
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Scanned: Case Number 082451CU — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
FOIA Number: 2006-0474-F MARKER Clinton Presidential Records Collection/Record Group: Records Management - SUBJECT FILE Subgroup/Office of Origin: Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 21830 OA/ID Number: 082451CU Scan ID: Document Number: Shelf: Position: Stack: Row:Section: 1 s83 69 This is not a textual record. This is used as an administrative marker by the Wi…
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733667-001-008-0016

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving witnesses discussing an unidentified flying object (UFO) encounter. The witnesses describe their observations of the UFO's behavior, including its sudden appearance and rapid departure.
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733667-001-009-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, discussing observations made both inside and outside, and the visibility of the object.
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733667-001-010-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An interview with a JAL flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer described seeing undulating lights that were either white or amber in color, observed for approximately 10 minutes.
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733667-001-011-0060

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting. The dialogue includes references to monitoring and visibility of objects, with a focus on the duration and characteristics of the sighting.
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733667-001-011-0073

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details an interview conducted with a flight engineer regarding a UFO sighting by Captain Terauchi on November 17, 1986. The engineer describes seeing clusters of lights that were larger than navigation lights, with colors ranging from white to amber, and notes that the sighting lasted approximately 10 minutes.
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733667-001-031-0005

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document contains a list of individuals and organizations involved in reporting or discussing a UFO sighting on January 5, 1986. It includes names, affiliations, and contact information, indicating a coordinated effort to gather information about the sighting.
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733667-002-003-0002

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request letter from Carol Keast to the FAA seeking information about a UFO sighting reported by JAL pilot Captain Kenjyu Terauchi, as mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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733667-02-001-0026

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…s document is a magazine issue from People Weekly dated January 26, 1987, featuring various articles, including a notable account of a UFO encounter by veteran airline pilot Kenju Terauchi.
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733667-002-005-0040

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from Kileen M. Simpson to the Federal Aviation Administration expressing interest in UFO data mentioned in a Salem, Oregon newspaper article.
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733667-002-005-0051

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A letter from Grant Csalliaor requesting information from the FAA regarding a UFO sighting reported by JAL Capt. Kenjuy Terauchi on November 17, 1987.
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733667-002-005-0053

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from Stephen Juba expressing interest in purchasing information related to JAL UFO #194.30 for public display purposes.
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733667-002-006-0079

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a recent UFO sighting in Northern Arizona, including a desire for photographs and descriptive information.
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733667-002-006-0125

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by a Japanese plane, addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration, seeking copies of photos and radar enhancements.
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733667-002-007-0011

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document is a communication from Robert Achzener to the FAA in Anchorage, Alaska, regarding a local news report about a UFO sighting by a Japanese pilot. It mentions the availability of a video tape of the sighting in VHS format.
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733667-002-008-0073

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A letter from attorney Alfred Gustinger, Jr. to the FAA requesting free items related to a November UFO sighting.