Evidence Explorer

The FAA states it lacks the resources and mandate to scientifically investigate UFO sightings, including the case of Japan Airlines flight 1628. They have completed their investigation and do not intend to pursue it further.

This document is a press release from the FAA regarding a press conference to discuss the inquiry into unidentified air traffic related to Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It outlines the materials that will be presented, including radar data, photographs, and pilot interviews.

This document details the radar analysis and eyewitness accounts related to the Japan Airlines Flight 1628 incident on November 17, 1986, where the crew reported being followed by unidentified flying objects. The FAA's investigation revealed uncorrelated radar signals, which were attributed to radar quirks rather than a separate object.

This document is a transcription of recorded conversations related to an incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 53 on January 30, 1987. The transcription covers communications between the Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center and the flight crew.

An interview with the crew of Alaska Airlines Flight No. 53 regarding an unidentified radar target observed during their flight on January 29, 1987.

This document provides a detailed analysis of the radar data associated with Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) during its flight over Alaska on November 17, 1986. The analysis focuses on the phenomenon of uncorrelated radar signals and the normalcy of the radar returns observed during the incident.

On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified target on their weather radar while flying at 35,000 feet. Despite checking with air traffic control and the USAF, no other aircraft were identified in the area.

This document discusses the radar data analysis related to Japan Airlines flight 1628, which reported an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The FAA's review of radar data indicated the presence of 'uncorrelated primary and beacon targets,' which are not uncommon and can occur due to timing discrepancies in radar systems.

This document details the chronological summary of alleged aircraft sightings by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 18, 1986, including interactions with air traffic control and military radar.

This document is a route slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting reported by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The flight crew observed lighted objects in close proximity during their flight, which continued for over 350 miles. The FAA coordinated with military authorities and conducted interviews with the …

This document contains a drawing made by Captain Kenjyu Terauchi of Japan Airlines, depicting the sighting of an unidentified object during flight JAL #1628 on November 17, 1986. The drawing was submitted to the FAA investigator in Anchorage, Alaska, and includes details about the object's movement and position relative to the aircraft.

A letter from Matthew A. Bentley to the FAA requesting information about recent UFO sightings, particularly a large UFO sighted by an airliner crew.

The document discusses the cultural impact of UFO abduction narratives, focusing on the works of authors Whitley Strieber and Budd Hopkins, who explore personal accounts of alien encounters and abductions. It highlights the skepticism surrounding these claims while acknowledging a growing interest in the phenomenon.

This document is a response from the National Archives to Dr. Robert J. Lloyd regarding his inquiry about the sighting of unidentified air traffic by Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It includes information on how to access related materials.

This document details the incident involving Japan Air Lines Flight 1628, where Captain Kenju Terauchi reported seeing a large unidentified flying object (UFO) while flying over Alaska. The sighting occurred on November 17, 1986, and involved two smaller lights and a massive object described as being twice the size of an aircraft carrier. The FAA and militar…

This document is a correspondence from the US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration to Mr. Martin H. Gaines of the BBC, regarding the sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena by the crew of Japan Air Lines flight #1628 on November 17, 1986. The material is provided on an embargoed basis ahead of a press conference.

This document details a Top Secret Air Force Intelligence report from 1955, which describes a UFO sighting by Senator Russell and his companions while traveling in Russia. The report includes eyewitness accounts and CIA follow-up interviews, highlighting the credibility of the witnesses and the nature of the UFO observed.

This document appears to be a fragmented communication regarding the availability of certain records related to UAP/UFO sightings, specifically mentioning a news broadcast and a request for copies of documents.

This document analyzes various reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in relation to weather balloon releases in the vicinity of Shreveport and surrounding areas. It concludes that several sightings cannot be attributed to weather balloons based on wind patterns and observer reports.

This document contains correspondence related to the Japan Air Lines (JAL) UFO sighting incident reported by Captain Kenju Terauchi on November 17, 1986. It includes requests for information from various individuals and organizations seeking details about the sighting and related FAA documentation.