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United States1986-11-17civilian claim

JAL Flight 1628

On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines Cargo Flight 1628 crew reported that two small craft and then a massive walnut-shaped object shadowed their Boeing 747 for approximately 50 minutes over Alaska; FAA Division Chief John Callahan later testified that CIA officers attended the classified debrief and instructed participants the meeting had never occurred.

On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines Cargo Flight 1628 crew reported that two small craft and then a massive walnut-shaped object shadowed their Boeing 747 for approximately 50 minutes over Alaska; FAA Division Chief John Callahan later testified that CIA officers attended the classified debrief and instructed participants the meeting had never occurred.

Brief

On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines Cargo Flight 1628 crew reported that two small craft and then a massive walnut-shaped object shadowed their Boeing 747 for approximately 50 minutes over Alaska; FAA Division Chief John Callahan later testified that CIA officers attended the classified debrief and instructed participants the meeting had never occurred. Captain Kenji Terauchi estimated the large object was 'twice the size of an aircraft carrier.' The FAA's Alaskan Region confirmed a radar target near the aircraft; Callahan synchronized radar and cockpit audio recordings for the debrief. After the case became public, the FAA retracted its radar confirmation, characterizing the return as instrument clutter.

Metadata

Date
1986-11-17
Year
1986
Location
Interior Alaska
Region
United States
Status
confirmed
Tag
civilian claim
Primary
Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 Over Alaska. November 17, 1986
Source type
catalogue
Sources
2

Key Points

  • On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines Cargo Flight 1628 crew reported that two small craft and then a massive walnut-shaped object shadowed their Boeing 747 for approximately 50 minutes over Alaska; FAA Division Chief John Callahan later testified that CIA officers attended the classified debrief and instructed participants the meeting had never occurred.
  • Captain Kenji Terauchi estimated the large object was 'twice the size of an aircraft carrier.' The FAA's Alaskan Region confirmed a radar target near the aircraft; Callahan synchronized radar and cockpit audio recordings for the debrief.
  • After the case became public, the FAA retracted its radar confirmation, characterizing the return as instrument clutter.

Most Interesting

  • On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines Cargo Flight 1628 crew reported that two small craft and then a massive walnut-shaped object shadowed their Boeing 747 for approximately 50 minutes over Alaska; FAA Division Chief John Callahan later testified that CIA officers attended the classified debrief and instructed participants the meeting had never occurred.
  • Captain Kenji Terauchi estimated the large object was 'twice the size of an aircraft carrier.' The FAA's Alaskan Region confirmed a radar target near the aircraft; Callahan synchronized radar and cockpit audio recordings for the debrief.
  • After the case became public, the FAA retracted its radar confirmation, characterizing the return as instrument clutter.

Timeline

  1. 1986-11-17 · Encounter

    On November 17, 1986, Japan Air Lines Cargo Flight 1628 crew reported that two small craft and then a massive walnut-shaped object shadowed their Boeing 747 for approximately 50 minutes over Alaska; FAA Division Chief John Callahan later testified that CIA officers attended the classified debrief and instructed participants the meeting had never occurred.

  2. 2005 · Source record

    Japan Air Lines Flight 1628 Over Alaska. November 17, 1986 is the preferred source material attached to this encounter.

Sources

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