Bright white UFO seen in Carqueiranne in 2012

Summary

On February 17, 2012, a driver and her daughter observed a bright white object in the sky. The intense light made it difficult to precisely identify the object's shape, though it was described as rectangular and quite flat. The object remained stationary and silent for about twenty seconds. After looking away for three seconds to maneuver, the witness could no longer see the object. Despite heavy traffic in the area at 8:30 AM, no other reports were received. The GEIPAN investigated the case, interviewing dozens of people, but none confirmed the sighting. No additional evidence was found to support the story, so the case was classified as "C" due to lack of information and corroboration.

The report suggests the object could have been a reflection of the sun on the windshield or a helicopter, though these hypotheses could not be confirmed. Given the brief nature of the observation and the inability to verify it, the case does not provide enough evidence to be considered conclusive. Nevertheless, the original testimony remains interesting due to the detailed description of the object and the context of the sighting.