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237UAP00383

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A UAP incident was reported by the pilot of commercial flight NKS2376 while flying at 37,000 feet over Lake Michigan. The pilot observed a light that appeared to be climbing and descending with lateral movement.
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733667-001-012-0003

Military Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document provides a chronological account of the alleged UAP sightings reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, detailing interactions between the flight crew and air traffic control regarding unidentified traffic.
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23857122-0457-180273-0379

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…icer at Goodman Field observed it for 1 1/2 hours, (beginning at 15). During this time it seemingly remained stationary. It was “chased” by four National Guard pilots, one of whan crashed after having been up to 20,000 feet. It was also reported by persons in Lexington, Madisonville, and Elizabethtown. The significant fact that emerres from these reports aga…
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23857122-1175-475571-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… final one-sentence paragraph. List inclos Unidentified Object was sighted by: let Lt. Donald F. Chaplin, A0-756488 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Pilot of F-94 Type Aircraft) 2nd Lt, William W. Hints, A0-1850740 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 | (Radar Observer of F-94 Type Aircraft) source lst Lt. Donald F. Chaplin and Lt. William W…
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23857122-1175-475571-0002

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
… one-sentence paragraph. List inclosu re Unidentified Object was sighted by: lst Lt. Donald F. Chaplin, A0Q-7564838 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Pilot of F+94 Type Aircraft) 2nd Lt, William W. Hints, A0-1850740 339th Fighter Interceptor Squadron APO 919 (Radar Observer of F-94 Type Aircraft) a. One Streak of light, ball shape, size unkno’ appe…
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23857122-1403-531603-0001

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…re AFB, Trenton, NJ DATE OF REPORT DATE OF INFORMATION EVALUATION : 9 January 1953 29 October 1952 A-3 PREPARED BY (Officer) Source 1st Lt David H. Goodnough., Pilot 2nd Lt James B. Donnelly end Lt Doyle C. Williams., R.Q. Ist Lt EFERENCES (Control number, directive, revigus report, etc., as applicable) S19 5 ani B * + T+ N (focal Training Fld th Radio Genta…
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UAP D022 Gemini 9 Debriefing 1966

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The Gemini IX mission conducted various scientific experiments, including Zodiacal Light Photography and Micrometeorite Collection, with notable successes in capturing images of the airglow and zodiacal light. The debriefing highlights the performance of the astronauts and the experiments, as well as the challenges faced during the mission.
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20060474F 001 009 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document outlines the CSETI Project Starlight initiative aimed at disclosing information regarding UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence. It details the efforts made to gather credible witnesses from military and government backgrounds to testify about their experiences with UFOs. The document also discusses the organization of briefings held in Washin…
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[UFO] [1] — 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: Agency Liaison Subgroup/Office of Origin: Series/Staff Member: Subseries: 10055 OA/ID Number: FolderlD: Stack: Row: Section: Shelf: Position: M administrative marker by the William J. Clinton Presidential Library Staff. Folde…
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[09/26/1997 - 02/27/1999] — Page 2023

Foia Release Unclassified Released Jun 15, 2026 Credibility 70% Original ↗
ARMS Email System Page l of 1 RECORD TYPE: PRESIDENTIAL (ALL-IN-1 MAIL) CREATOR: Jonathan Orszag ( ORSZAG_J) (OPD) CREATION DATE/TIME:26-SEP-1997 14:04:22.16 SUBJECT: UFO NEARLY HIT 747 NEAR PHILADELPHIA, SWISSAIR SAYS TO: FAX (917034138622,Mary Matalin) READ:NOT READ TEXT: Date: 09/26/97 Time: 13:18 ( TLXAlMAIL_\F:917034138622\C:Mary Matalin\ BUFO nearly hi…
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733667-001-014

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
… unidentified traffic in their vicinity. The transcript includes exchanges between the flight crew and air traffic control, detailing radar contacts and visual sightings of an unidentified object.
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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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733667-02-001-0042

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA is offering a package of materials related to a UFO sighting reported by a Japan Air Lines pilot, which includes audio tapes, interviews, and documentation, in response to public interest.
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733667-002-004-0017

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
The FAA has initiated a mail-order service offering materials related to a UFO sighting reported by Japan Air Lines pilot Kenjyu Terauchi. The service includes interviews, drawings, and radar data for a fee.
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733667-002-010-0022

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
A request for information regarding a UFO sighting by an airline pilot, including transcripts of tower conversations and radar images.
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23857122-0457-180273-0107

Foia Release Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
…ses regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, with a focus on distinguishing between potential weather balloons and other objects based on radar data and visual sightings.
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ufo15

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 25% Original ↗
…rly formatted correspondence related to UFOs, mentioning various individuals and events, including a birthday greeting to J. Edgar Hoover and references to UFO sightings and publications. The text lacks coherent structure and clarity, making it difficult to extract specific details.
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23857122-0463-187325-0004

Foia Release Unknown Released — Credibility 1% Original ↗
…IGHTING 5S SECONDS el ee (2) INCLOSURE # | 360° AT 30,000 FT (1) | FIRST SIGHTING ) { 5 SECONDS LOST SIGHT FOR IO SEGONDS (1) RELATIVE POSITION FIRST SIGHTING. PILOT HEADING NORTH 360° AT 30,000 FT AND SIGHTED OBJECT 7 MILES TO HIS LEFT AT 10000 FT HEADING 180° (1) i LT HARVEY (2) PILOT ON 360° HEADING AT 30,000 FT AS OBJECT PASSED IN FRONT OF A/G IN A TURN …
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733667-001-011-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
The FAA released documents regarding a 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. Analysis revealed that the radar anomaly was a split return from the JAL aircraft, not another aircraft.
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733667-001-008

Police Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a record of an interview conducted with JAL Captain Kenju Terauchi regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview, conducted by Inspector Richard O. Gordon and interpreter Frank Fujii, details the captain's experiences and observations of the UFO, including descriptions of its appearance, be…