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733667-001-007-0009

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement by Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the visual experience of encountering two unidentified ships while flying near Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks, Alaska.
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733667-001-007-0010

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…n encounter with unidentified flying objects while piloting Japan Airlines Flight 1628 over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The account describes extremely bright lights and a gigantic spaceship that followed the aircraft, prompting a request for a change in flight course.
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733667-001-009-0021

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 70% Original ↗
This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding observations of lights and objects in the sky, potentially related to UAP sightings. The dialogue includes descriptions of changing intensities of lights and comparisons to patterns seen in a newspaper.
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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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733667-001-011-0045

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a personal statement from Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena during Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The statement describes the positioning of unidentified ships in relation to the aircraft and the visual conditions during the sighting.
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733667-001-011-0046

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… the sighting of unidentified flying objects while piloting Japan Airlines Flight 1628 over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The account describes extremely bright lights and a silhouette of a gigantic spaceship, leading to a request for a change in flight course.
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23857122-1209-480825-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ly northeast of Canandaigua Lake (directly toward Sampson AFB or north of Sampson, a distance of approximately 25 miles) four stationary extremely bright white lights were sighted. Each light would last only a few ssconds then disappear and be replaced by light displaced laterally and verti~ cally. There were never more than four visible at once and never le…
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23857122-1209-480825-0003

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…ly northeast of Canandaigua Lake (directly toward Sampson AFB or north of Sampson, a distance of approximately 25 miles) four stationary extremely bright white lights were sighted. Each light would last only a few seconds then disappear and be replaced by light displaced laterally and verti- cally. There were never more than four visible at once and never le…
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333336124

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
ey A ’ os 7 7! | AF FORM 112 9 SIFICATION) A ‘ , APPROVED 1 “UNE 1948 | SEGBRITT INFORMAT i ~~ { COUNTRY REPORT NO. (LEAVE BLANK) United States AFXOI FLYOBRPT 7-52 Fe sat AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION REPORT Reporting of _Information on Unidentified Flying Objects FROM (Agency ) eieaiedaieetemiene “AREA REPORTED ON Michigan Director of Intelligence, Hqs Tenth…
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333336166

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
AF FORM 112—PART | Rectzreteyr APPROVED ae 1948 | Ai cgnroboaieauclttcihs COUNTRY REPORT NO. USA F5G-T—4 __AIR INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION SIGHTING OF UNIDENTIFIED LIGHT ‘AREA REPORTED ON wee SUBJECT F ) Ty ek ia LN WESTFIELD, MAINE (N46® 341 W67°%55!) FEICHT’5~c, 46024 AISS, PRESQUE ISLE AFB DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION 27 February 1955 2) Feb…
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23857122-1492-540779-0003

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… an- chored from two te aix miles off shore of Aghiye Air Base, Ocensionally a few vessels operate within a fow mmdred yards of shore, These vessels carry many Lights, mostly those employing carbide as a source of illumination. Move- ment of these lights as the vessels roll with the swells occasionally causes these lights to appear to be emitting coded signa…
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23857122-1653-565266-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… were a little east of south and were strung out in almost a straight line with the point directing straight upward, The objects consisted of several large red lights however when viewed through field glasses, each unit consisted of several smaller lights at least eight or ten in number and these seemed to move slowly more or less in unison within the larger…
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23857122-1653-565266-0006

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…y) REPORT NO. | PAGE OF PAGES Statement by A/1C larry W. Skinner At 2139 Base Operations called us in the tower, via intercom, and asked us if we could see any lights east of the tower. At the time we were all watching the landing strip. Looking to the east we did see what appeared to be seven red lights suspended just over Dénison. They looked just like any…
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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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733667-001-011-0093

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…t 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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733667-001-020-0010

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
…ails an encounter involving Japan Airlines Flight 1628, which reported being followed by an unidentified object while flying over Alaska. The crew observed two lights and later described a large, globular craft that seemed to track their flight path. The FAA and military radar confirmed the presence of an object near the flight, leading to concerns about pot…
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733667-02-001-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA is investigating a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628, where the pilot observed three lights in the sky over Alaska. The investigation was prompted by public interest and includes re-interviews with the pilot and analysis of radar data.
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733667-02-001-0022

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document discusses a pilot's encounter with unidentified lights while flying over Alaska. The pilot reported seeing three lights that changed colors and exhibited unusual behavior, leading to an investigation by air traffic controllers.
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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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40027753-001-0024

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document provides statistical data on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) reported in 1966, categorizing sightings into various classifications such as astronomical, aircraft, balloons, and unidentified objects.