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This document details the FAA's investigation into the sighting of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986. The FAA released various materials including transcripts, interviews, and radar data, concluding that the radar anomalies reported were due to uncorrelated radar signals rather than unidentified aircraft.

…garding 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, behavior, and the radar readings associated with it.

The document discusses the analysis of the Japan Air Lines (JAL) Flight 1628 UFO incident that occurred on November 17, 1986. The pilot, Captain Kenju Terauchi, reported seeing a UFO while flying over Alaska, which was later attributed to misidentification of celestial bodies, particularly the planet Jupiter. The analysis includes insights from FAA data and …

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…

The document contains a conversation regarding the size estimation of an unidentified object, comparing it to a jumbo jet and an aircraft carrier. The discussion involves multiple individuals, likely in a Japanese context, estimating the object's size to be significantly larger than conventional aircraft.

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.

The document contains a conversation involving witnesses discussing an unidentified flying object (UFO) that appeared unexpectedly and exhibited unusual behavior, including rapid movement and a possible regulation to avoid being seen by humans.

This document contains a detailed account of the reported UFO sighting by Japan Airlines Flight 1628 on November 17, 1986, over Alaska. It includes various media inquiries, communications between the flight crew and air traffic control, and subsequent investigations by the FAA and military. The document highlights the complexity of the incident, including ra…

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.

The document discusses an eyewitness account comparing the size of an unidentified object to that of a jumbo jet and an aircraft carrier, suggesting it was significantly larger than typical aircraft observed at a distance.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, focusing on communication issues and visibility conditions in the cockpit during the event.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving pilots discussing their experiences with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), including communication issues and visual observations during flight.

This document contains a transcript of a conversation regarding UFO sightings by a cargo flight crew member near Formosa (Taiwan) and mainland China. The witness describes seeing a large 'mothership' and bright lights in the sky.

This document appears to be a transcript of an interview or discussion involving crew members who witnessed an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP). The witnesses describe seeing a light that they initially thought was a navigation light, which they observed visually before confirming with air traffic control. The light exhibited amber and whitish colors and…

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation between pilots discussing their observations of an unidentified object during flight. The pilots describe the object's behavior, noting its ability to maintain a fixed position relative to their aircraft and its smooth movements.

This document contains a transcript of an interview regarding UAP sightings by a pilot. The pilot describes seeing a 'mothership' during a cargo flight near Formosa and mentions a subsequent sighting of bright lights in the sky.

This document appears to be a transcript of an interview or discussion regarding a UAP sighting by a crew member. The witness describes seeing a light that initially appeared as a navigation light, later identifying it as an amber and whitish light resembling exhaust from jets.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation between pilots discussing their observations of an unidentified object during a flight. The pilots describe the object's behavior and their attempts to photograph it.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a radar sighting of an unidentified object, involving multiple individuals discussing their observations and experiences related to the sighting.

This document contains a conversation between crew members discussing their sighting of an unidentified object approximately seven to eight miles away, with references to radar contact and visual confirmation by the entire crew.