Unresolved
Japan Air Lines Flight 1628
Captain Kenju Terauchi reported large lights pacing his Boeing 747 cargo flight, including an object he said was far bigger than an aircraft carrier. Ground radar seemed to show returns at times. The FAA investigated and released its files.
Weigh the evidence
The ledger
What the record shows, what people say, and the best explanation available so far.
What's documented
- FAA records, radar data and crew interviews.
What's claimed
- A giant mothership.
Best explanation so far
The FAA said the radar returns were likely a split image. Skeptics suggested the crew saw Jupiter and Mars. The crew's experience was clearly vivid.
Where to look
Check the sources
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