Green UFO seen near Terre Haute in 1959

Summary

A pilot reported a green, rapidly descending object on the night of October 14, 1959, 18 miles northeast of Terre Haute, Indiana. The object, described as round, hazy around the edges, and resembling a flashlight through fog, was seen for less than a second. Despite the brief observation, witnesses agreed there were no clouds or conditions to explain the phenomenon as a meteor or balloon. The speed of its descent and its unusual appearance raised doubts about conventional explanations.

The aircraft involved was a T-28A flying at 6,000 feet, and the pilot, Captain Kenneth Brooks, along with his co-pilot, observed the object simultaneously. The report concluded it was likely a meteor, but the detailed description and lack of alternative valid explanations suggest it could have been something unusual. This case, though short, is included in UFO files due to its clarity and the reliability of the witnesses.