MAUVEZIN (32) 15.07.1993

Summary

Three young campers in Mauvezin (Gers) observed luminous phenomena in the sky three times on July 15 and 16, 1993. The witnesses reported white, yellow, and red lights, as well as a loud noise in some instances. One of them tried to take photos, but they were unusable. After a review, the GEIPAN concluded that the sightings were likely airplanes. The lights matched landing and anti-collision lights, and the movement aligned with air routes near Toulouse airport.

The case was classified as B, indicating probable sightings of commercial aircraft. Although the testimonies were consistent, key data such as azimuths or elevation angles were missing. The witnesses, unfamiliar with air traffic, may have mistaken planes for something else. Despite a basic investigation, no flights were confirmed at that time. The GEIPAN considers the aeronautical explanation most plausible, but the case remains interesting due to its ambiguity.