UFO seen over Kansas in 1957 identified as a meteor

Summary

A blue-white object was observed over Russell, Kansas, in January 1957. A pilot reported a pea-sized object moving from east to west at high speed. The sighting lasted only a few seconds before the object disappeared quickly. Authorities classified it as a meteor due to its trajectory, speed, and description. Although it might initially appear as an unidentified object, weather data and the witness's account support this conclusion.