Circular light in Tarrytown with zigzag path

Summary

In September 1955, a witness in Tarrytown, New York, observed an intense circular light moving in a zigzag pattern with 90-degree turns. The object was seen for five to six minutes and appeared elliptical at times. According to the report, the object seemed to collide with an aircraft in the area. Although no photos were taken, the observer provided detailed descriptions. Investigators concluded that the sighting likely involved searchlight activity, though the exact nature of the phenomenon remains intriguing.