SIOANI Case 041, UFO Sighting in Passa Tempo

Summary

In February 1969, several people in Passa Tempo, Minas Gerais, reported the sighting of an unidentified flying object (UFO) crossing the sky. The official report, prepared by Police Delegate José Francisco de Sousa, describes how the object, described as a flying saucer, was seen at high altitude with a rounded shape, silver color, and size similar to the planet Venus. The main witness, João Luiz dos Reis, a 26-year-old bank employee, stated that the object made no noise and disappeared into the clouds. The observation occurred under favorable weather conditions, with a partially cloudy sky and warm temperature.

The document includes details about the geographical and social context of Passa Tempo, a mountainous city with mining activities. The report also mentions that the witness did not attribute the phenomenon to conventional aircraft or known natural phenomena. Although there was no direct contact with a supposed crew, the testimony was considered credible by local authorities. This case is part of the SIOANI archive, a set of declassified documents on UFO sightings in Brazil.