Unidentified flying object seen by pilot in New Caledonia

Summary

On October 28, 1994, a pilot of a Dornier 228 aircraft reported an unidentified object while flying at 10,000 feet. He described an intense light with a long yellow-orange trail moving at high speed from west to east, passing over his plane. The co-pilot confirmed the sighting, though he estimated the duration between 12 seconds and one minute. Two additional witnesses on the ground also reported seeing a bright light for about ten seconds. Despite the known air traffic in the area, no conventional explanation was found. The most plausible hypothesis suggests an atmospheric entry of a natural object.