Spherical UFO seen near Altoona in 1954

Summary

In September 1954, a United Airlines pilot spotted a mysterious object during a night flight. The UFO, described as round on top and flat on the bottom, flew parallel to the aircraft for one minute before disappearing at tremendous speed. The plane was at 19,000 feet and traveling at 382 mph. Although a jet aircraft was considered, no clear information was obtained about the disappearance or the object's appearance. The lack of physical or photographic evidence made evaluation difficult.

The report, classified under Project 10073, was shared among several military and civilian units. The witness, Captain Picune, provided a precise visual description, but no further details were available. This type of sighting, without conclusive evidence, was common at the time and often filed without resolution. The Altoona case remains an unsolved mystery in UFO history.