Japan Airlines 1628 UFO Encounter, 1986

UFO sightings amongst airline pilots are relatively common, but the sightings of Japan Airlines flight 1628 on November 17, 1986 are notable for the wealth of supporting evidence. An official FAA investigation revealed cockpit recordings, radar data, and eyewitness interviews that all attest to a truly remarkable encounter, and an official government cover-up.

Think Anomalous is created by Jason Charbonneau.

Research by Clark Murphy.
Music by Josh Chamberland.
Animation by Brendan Barr.
Sound design by Will Mountain and Josh Chamberland.

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Sources:

Callahan, John J. “The FAA Investigates a UFO Event ‘That Never Happened’” in Kean, Leslie. UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go On The Record. New York, USA: Three Rivers Press, 2010, 222 - 229.

The Black Vault. Collected documents at “Japanese Airlines JAL 1628 UFO Encounter, November 17, 1986.” September 21, 2018; Updated: June 17, 2020.
[note that, like Greenewald, references to page numbers ignores the initial banner page in the PDFs: e.g. page 5 in our notes will be page 6 in the file.]

Maccabee, Bruce. “The Fantastic Flight Of JAL 1628.”

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[CurtRowlett]

This case has always been one that I feel has some of the best documented evidence of any case. Nice presentation of this classic UFO encounter.

[CYOND]

The fact that Youtube is suppressing and censoring your videos is very concerning. This is definitely the best Youtube channel on the paranormal and UFO topics. The fact that you are being suppressed only proves that your videos are touching facts that are disturbing some people. I hope you will keep going strong and keep producing these documentary level videos. This was simply the best video I have watched on the famous Flight 1628 UFO incident. Best of luck with your channel!

[eggshan]

Much better than the Quest TV account of the incident. Well done sir.

[slyaspie]

Every upload is fascinating and informative, with level-headed presentation.
Great stuff as always

[StandAgainstTheCartels]

Still the best paranormal channel on youtube! Deserve way more views and subs.

[kevina]

There are so many poor recreations of this case out there, it's good to see an accurate one. Great job as always TA still the #1 channel on YouTube!

[goldenboy]

I love when I see a Think Anomalous Video pop up in my notifications!!!

[jakebarnes]

Thanks for your videos. Don't be disheartened by the lack of views, I'm fairly sure your channel is getting deliberately throttled. You produce real, valuable content.

[mikeporten]

Why is it that the “debunker” comes up with theories that sounds WAY MORE ridiculous than anything about aliens sounds?

[EVILJAMARR]

I already knew this story, but I love the way you guys tell it! One of my favorite UFO stories. Thanks for doing this!

[RobertF-]

This channel is incredibly well made and unique. Amazing artwork, music, thoughtful dialogue, and engaging narration.

Another great video about an amazing case.

I can't wait for an episode about the mothership of all cases... The Phoenix Lights. I'm sure it will be epic.

Keep up the amazing work.

[Nepenthe]

You have details I haven’t heard in other reviews of this case. Thanks for the upload. Edit: I have never heard any quotes or interviews from the rest of the crew for comparison account of the captain.

[brandonthehogsonic]

This why I love these videos. I learn stuff about these classes that that no one ever mentions

[sharonmarlowe]

Two to two-and-a-half times the size of an aircraft carrier is like two thousand to two thousand five hundred feet long. That would be as long as seven international space stations. It's when you see reports like this one that you know it cannot be anything made on earth, by any government.

[willdunn]

Keep it up mate! Your videos are great.

[josemanuelruiz]

Great report, I think the most completely documented and supported about this case. Someone in the movie industry should make this a film.

[ranpar]

One of the best channels on YT. For the life of me I can't get the low count. Well done TA.

[jhonsmithy]

I was thinking about this channel last week, and theres a new video today, ha!

[dibdap]

It's always a treat when you upload. I hope the channel can continue for as long as it can.

[celestenova]

Must have been an incredible sight to have witnessed. I didn't know Terauchi flew planes again, I thought he was permanently relegated to a desk job, so interesting that he flew planes again and witnessed more phenomena. Have to laugh at some of these ridiculous debunking theories though. Great vid, thanks for your work!