UFO seen in New York in 1958

Summary

In September 1958, a witness in New York sighted a blue-white object that split into three parts and disappeared instantly. The report mentions that the object was seen by air traffic controllers and flight crews, who described it as a possible meteor. The observation lasted only three seconds and there were no photographs or radar data. Although several explanations were considered, such as a balloon or an astronomical phenomenon, investigators concluded it was a meteor. The report includes details about weather conditions and wind at different altitudes, which help to contextualize the sighting.