UFO sighted by pilots over Newfoundland in 1959

Summary

In August 1959, over St. Johns in Newfoundland, two civilian pilots reported a bright object descending in a straight line. The sighting lasted only two seconds, complicating its identification. Although initially considered a balloon or aircraft, the data pointed more toward a meteor or falling star. The speed at which it disappeared and the description of its trajectory made it an intriguing case.

The classified report categorized it as an "astronomical meteor," suggesting it was likely a natural phenomenon. However, the brevity of the sighting and the lack of images or radar make its nature still a mystery to many UFO enthusiasts. Despite the official conclusion, the pilots' testimony adds a touch of mystery to this aerial event from over sixty years ago.