UFO seen by military personnel in Louisiana 1960

Summary

In June 1960, an unidentified object was observed by multiple witnesses in Louisiana, including military personnel and a commercial pilot. The object, described as egg-shaped, bright, and with a blue-green flame, moved slowly and left sparks. Although initially confusing, military authorities concluded it was likely a meteor. The description matched that of a meteorite of unusual brightness, though some observers noted it looked unlike any they had seen before.

The report includes testimonies from two observers: one on the ground and another in a T-37 aircraft. The first saw it for 3-4 seconds, while the second observed it for about 30 seconds. Both agreed the object descended in a straight path and disappeared to the northwest. Despite widespread media coverage and numerous witnesses, no alternative explanations were found. It was ultimately filed as an astronomical event, though some questioned its apparent closeness to the ground.