Banana-shaped UFO seen in Port Angeles

Summary

A 14-year-old boy in Port Angeles, Washington, spotted a shiny banana-shaped object on November 13, 1957. The object was silent and vanished when the witness looked away to call a neighbor. The sighting lasted only 15 seconds and was reported as a ground visual observation. Although the report mentions it could be a meteor or an H-21 helicopter, the lack of precise data prevents a conclusive evaluation.

Investigators at the time concluded there was insufficient information to determine the nature of the object. However, it was suggested it could have been an astronomical phenomenon or an aircraft. This case is a classic example of how brief and partial visual reports can generate mystery and debate in UFO studies.