ESTANG (32) 08.10.1977

Summary

A driver and his passenger were startled by a luminous object that seemed to hover over their car and land in a field near the road. The rounded craft had two nozzles emitting flames that lit up the entire horizon. Initially shocked, the witnesses later admitted they had been misled by two torches at a gas station, which, due to wind direction, occasionally sent high flames into the sky. The location matched the approximate area of the observation.

This case, classified as "A" by GEIPAN, was considered worthy of study. Although the initial mystery was intriguing, the investigation revealed a simple earthly explanation. Such incidents highlight the importance of thorough research to avoid misinterpretations.