UFOs and Vanishing Jets (S19, E9) | Ancient Aliens | Full Episode
Analysis Summary
Captain Kenju Terrauchi
Contact Experience Triad
Captain Eric Delgado
Contact Experience Triad
Pilot Carlos de los Santos
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The encounter involves Captain Kenju Terrauchi, a pilot of Japan Airlines Flight 1628, who experienced a UAP sighting while flying near Anchorage, Alaska, on November 17, 1986. During the flight, he noticed two strange lights that maneuvered closely in front of his aircraft. As he reported the sighting to air traffic control, the lights vanished and were replaced by a massive object that he described as a gigantic spaceship. After the incident, air traffic control confirmed the presence of a large unidentified object on radar. The encounter led to an FAA investigation, but Terrauchi faced consequences for speaking to the media about his experience. The incident significantly impacted his career and raised concerns about UAP encounters among pilots.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The video discusses various encounters between pilots and unidentified aerial phenomena, highlighting significant historical cases and the implications of these sightings. It emphasizes the need for greater acknowledgment and investigation of UAP incidents, particularly those involving civilian pilots. The narrative suggests a potential coverup by authorities regarding the seriousness of these encounters.
NASA has initiated a program to collect anonymous reports of UAP sightings from pilots.
Kenju Terrauchi
“These lights are clearly maneuvering. They are in relationship to each other.”
John Callahan
“This meeting never happened, and we're confiscating all of the data that has been shared here.”
Carlos de los Santos
“I don't know what to do.”
Thomas Presios
“I must deviate. I must deviate, he says over the radio.”
Eric Delgado
“I thought it was a shooting star. That just stopped.”
Managed by: Federal Aviation Administration
To investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena
Pilot accounts of UFOs taking control of their aircraft.
Captain Kenju Terrauchi reported seeing strange lights and a gigantic spaceship while flying Japan Airlines Flight 1628.
John Callahan, FAA division chief, stated that a meeting about the JAL Flight 1628 incident was held with representatives from the FBI, CIA, and the White House, and that a CIA agent declared the meeting never happened.
Captain Eric Delgado observed a pulsating orb that exhibited flight characteristics inconsistent with known aircraft.
Pilot Carlos de los Santos experienced a loss of control of his aircraft due to UFOs during a flight in Mexico.
Thomas Presios's aircraft collided with an unidentified object, resulting in a fatal crash.
NASA has initiated a program to collect anonymous reports of UAP sightings from pilots.
Encounter with two strange lights and a gigantic UFO while flying Japan Airlines Flight 1628.
Captain Kenju Terrauchi · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual Detailsnear Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska, united_states
FAA investigation with documentation, no hard conclusion
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe transcript discusses the JAL Flight 1628 encounter, providing a detailed account of the event and mentioning corroborating evidence such as radar data and eyewitness reports. However, it lacks direct first-person testimony from the primary witnesses, which limits the overall evidential strength.
Captain Terrauchi notices two strange lights maneuvering in front of his aircraft while flying at 500 mph.
“These lights are clearly maneuvering. They are in relationship to each other.”
The lights transform into a gigantic spaceship that dwarfs the 747, causing fear in the crew.
“His words for describing it were gigantic spaceship the size of maybe two aircraft carriers.”
The UFOs suddenly disappear after the crew attempts evasive maneuvers.
“The thing continued to follow them. The UFO was completely gone.”
Two strange lights and a gigantic spaceship
Radio communications with air traffic control
Five Observables (0/5)
Captain Terrauchi observed two lights that transformed into a gigantic spaceship, which followed his aircraft.
The encounter involved a large commercial aircraft and a gigantic UFO that was tracked by radar, with multiple eyewitness accounts and documented communications.
Sighting of a pulsating orb while flying a FedEx Boeing 767.
Captain Eric Delgado · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual Detailsover the state of Arizona
Arizona, united_states
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe transcript discusses two UAP incidents involving multiple witnesses, including pilots and air traffic control, which adds credibility. However, the details provided are somewhat general and lack specific corroborative evidence. The unpredictability of the encounters and the mention of audio recordings enhance the overall strength of the claims.
In 2018, a Learjet and an American Airlines jet encounter an unidentified object that zips over the Learjet.
“something zips over the Learjet right over top”
Air traffic control communicates with the pilots about the unidentified object, confirming it is not on radar.
“We don't see anything. We don't know what the heck it is.”
The American Airlines pilot reports seeing the unidentified object passing overhead.
“Something just passed over us. Uh like a don't know what it was”
The unidentified object evades military jets sent to intercept it, disappearing from sight.
“the fighters scrambled. They went out looking around a little bit, but we lost anybody having sight of the aircraft.”
Pilots visually observe the unidentified object in the sky.
Communication between pilots and air traffic control is recorded.
The analysis found no relevant content for this section.
Five Observables (4/5)
An unidentified object was observed moving at high speeds and making erratic maneuvers, evading military jets.
The encounter involved multiple pilots and air traffic control communicating about an unidentified object, which was confirmed to be a UFO by the pilots.
Encounter with multiple gray wingless objects that took control of his aircraft.
Pilot Carlos de los Santos · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual DetailsMobile Downtown Airport and Big Batau Bay
Mobile, Alabama, united_states
investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the scene
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account discusses multiple UAP incidents but lacks specific first-person testimony from the experiencers. The details provided are anecdotal and do not include corroboration or precise evidence, resulting in a low evidential strength score.
De Los Santos was approached by mysterious figures warning him not to speak about his experience before interviews.
“He was threatened. And he did actually stop talking about this for a little while after that.”
Pilot Thomas Presios encountered an unidentified object on a collision course shortly after takeoff.
“He saw what looked like another plane in the sky... something is coming at him.”
The aircraft crashed into Big Batau Bay after the collision, resulting in the pilot's death.
“Night ship 282 crashes into Big Batau Bay. Tragically, Thomas Preios is killed on impact.”
Pilot saw an unidentified object approaching.
Radio communication before the crash.
Appearance: tall, pasty, white-kinned
Message: Do not talk about the experience.
“don't talk about this.”
Five Observables (0/5)
The pilot encountered an unidentified object that appeared to be on a collision course with his aircraft.
The encounter involved a midair collision that resulted in the destruction of an aircraft and the death of the pilot, with no explanation for the unidentified object.
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Captain Kenju Terrauchi
First-Person
Contact Experience Triad
Captain Eric Delgado
First-Person
Contact Experience Triad
Pilot Carlos de los Santos
First-Person
Contact Experience Triad
Former NYPD pilot Thomas Presios
Retold Account
This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.