Evidence Explorer

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.

…Officer Takanori Tamefuji regarding his sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) on November 17, 1986. The interview was conducted by Inspector Peter E. Beckner and an interpreter in Anchorage, Alaska. Tamefuji described seeing multiple lights that he initially thought were from an aircraft, but later considered them unusual due to their brightness an…

An interview with JAL flight engineer Yoshie Tsukuba regarding a UFO sighting on November 17, 1986, conducted by FAA representative Pete Beckner.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving two individuals, Beckner and Tamefuji, discussing their observations of two small aircraft during a flight. The dialogue is fragmented and includes unintelligible portions, indicating a possible communication or reporting scenario.

The document appears to be a transcript or notes from a conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed near Fairbanks. The dialogue includes references to the horizon and the visibility of an object during a 360-degree turn by a pilot.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving T. Tamefuji and P. Beckner discussing an unidentified object observed during a night flight. The dialogue suggests difficulty in visual identification, focusing on lights rather than the object's shape.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving two individuals, Beckner and Tamefuji, discussing their observations of two small aircraft during a flight. The dialogue suggests confusion regarding the altitude and positioning of these aircraft relative to their own.

This document appears to be a transcript or notes from a conversation regarding an unidentified flying object (UFO) sighting, likely involving a pilot's account of observing an object near the horizon.

The document appears to be a fragmented transcription of a witness account regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon, focusing on the description of lights observed during a night flight.

The document appears to be a transcription of a conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon, where the speaker describes observing an object with numerous lights, initially mistaking it for an aircraft.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a sighting of an unidentified object by two individuals, likely pilots, discussing the duration and visibility of the object during flight maneuvers.

The document appears to be a transcript of an interview or conversation regarding an aviation incident involving a United Airlines flight. The dialogue includes questions about the visibility of other aircraft and the characteristics of their lights during the flight.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation involving observations of lights in the sky, initially interpreted as an aircraft. The dialogue suggests confusion and uncertainty regarding the nature of the observed lights.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding a sighting of an unidentified object by two individuals, likely pilots, discussing their observations and the duration of the sighting.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an aircraft incident, possibly involving a sighting of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The dialogue includes questions about the presence of other aircraft and the characteristics of lights observed during the flight.

This document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon, focusing on the observation of lights in the sky during a clear night. The dialogue suggests a discussion about how the lights were detected and the crew's observations during flight.

This document appears to be a transcript of an interview or conversation regarding a UAP sighting, focusing on the conditions during the sighting and the subsequent radar detection.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation between a pilot and an air traffic controller discussing an unidentified object observed during flight. The pilot describes the object's position and behavior, noting it seemed to maintain a formation with the aircraft for a period of time.

This document appears to be a transcript of an interview regarding a UFO sighting involving a Captain and a pilot. The pilot describes their inability to clearly see the object due to obstructions and mentions that the object was quite large and different from typical aircraft.

The document appears to be a transcript of a conversation regarding an unidentified light observed during night flights, with a focus on the possibility of reflections from the cockpit affecting visibility.