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733667-001-029-0001

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
Captain Terauchi of Japan Airlines Flight #628 reported sightings of unusual lights while flying over Alaska on January 11, 1987. The lights appeared at different positions relative to the aircraft and were later attributed to village lights obscured by atmospheric conditions.

733667-001-028-0002

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 65% Original ↗
This document appears to be a recording or transcript related to air traffic control communications, possibly involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) as indicated by the context of the source.

733667-001-028-0001

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 50% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication log from the ANC ARTCC (Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center) dated November 18, 1986. It includes coded references and timestamps but lacks detailed context regarding UAP/UFO sightings.

40587509

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
This document appears to be a recording or transcript related to an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) incident involving flight JL1628 on November 18, 1986. The document includes references to air traffic control sectors and timestamps, suggesting it may contain communications…

733667-001-027-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragment of a recording or transcript with unclear content, possibly related to an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP). The text is heavily garbled and lacks coherent information.

40587507

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
The document appears to be an incomplete or corrupted record from the National Archives, lacking coherent information regarding UAP/UFO phenomena.

40587505

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 5% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text with no coherent information regarding UAP/UFOs. It lacks context and specific details.

733667-001-025

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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. …

733667-001-025-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 30% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented record from the National Archives, possibly related to military or aviation operations. It contains references to various codes, dates, and operational terms, but lacks coherent context due to its incomplete nature.

733667-001-025-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 55% Original ↗
This document appears to be a communication related to an incident in the Alaskan region, possibly involving air traffic or military operations. The text is fragmented and contains various codes and contact numbers, indicating a procedural or operational context.

733667-001-025-0004

Other Unknown Released — Credibility 15% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear text, possibly containing references to unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) or related military activities. The content lacks coherence and may be incomplete.

733667-001-025-0003

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 20% Original ↗
The document appears to be a fragmented and unclear record from the National Archives, possibly related to UAP/UFO investigations. The text is largely illegible and lacks coherent information.

733667-001-025-0002

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
An alert report detailing a sighting by the crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 of an unidentified object while en route to Tokyo. The object was reported to have light patterns similar to those of a B747 and was tracked for over 350 miles.

733667-001-025-0001

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document is a routing slip from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a UFO sighting associated with Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. It confirms the existence of records related to the sighting and indicates that original correspondence is avai…

733667-001-024

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details the FAA's investigation into the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The investigation included interviews with the flight crew and analysis of radar data, which suggested that the sighting was likely a split radar retur…

733667-001-024-0009

News Article Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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 pil…

733667-001-024-0008

Radar Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
This document details a radar sighting reported by the flight crew of an Alaska Airlines flight on January 29, 1987. The crew observed a target moving at an exceptionally high speed, which was later lost in ground clutter.

733667-001-024-0007

Pilot Report Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
On January 29, 1987, the crew of Alaska Airlines flight #53 reported an unidentified object 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 vicinity.

733667-001-024-0006

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 90% Original ↗
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.

733667-001-024-0005

Other Unclassified Released — Credibility 80% Original ↗
A cargo aircraft captain reported seeing irregular pulsating lights that he believed to be a UFO while flying over Alaska. The FAA concluded that the lights were likely caused by atmospheric conditions.