UFO sighted near Mitchel Field in 1957

Summary

In November 1957, a witness at Mitchel Field, Long Island, observed a round yellow object flying in circles for 15 minutes. The report classifies this sighting as likely a balloon, based on the description and flight path of the object. Despite the observer insisting it was not an aircraft, investigators concluded it was a common phenomenon like a balloon. The observation was made at midnight under clear visibility conditions, and the object remained in the sky for the entire duration of the sighting.

The report, though brief, includes details such as the exact location, time, and description of the flight. Despite the lack of photographs or radar involvement, the analysis suggests it was not a supernatural or extraterrestrial encounter. The report also notes that air traffic control did not detect it, supporting the theory that the object was at an altitude or on a trajectory that made it invisible to conventional control towers.