UFO seen by pilot in 1955

Summary

In October 1955, a pilot from Colonial Airlines reported a bright object resembling a meteor. While flying near Poughkeepsie, New York, he observed a blue-white light moving parallel to his aircraft for a few seconds. The object then changed direction toward the southeast and disappeared quickly. Although initially thought to be a meteor, the pilot could not identify it with certainty. The report includes details on location, time, and the event description, but no clear explanation was found.

The pilot, an experienced captain, described the object as similar to a shooting star but with unusual behavior. The report was sent to air authorities, but no definitive answer was obtained. This case reflects the difficulty in identifying unidentified aerial phenomena, especially when seen briefly and without photographic evidence.