UFO sighted near Misawa in 1960

Summary

In September 1960, a U.S. pilot near Misawa, Japan, observed a greenish object with a faint trail falling straight down from a cloud layer. The sighting lasted only two seconds, and the object disappeared into the clouds below. Although other explanations like balloons or aircraft were considered, investigators concluded it was likely a meteor. The pilot's detailed description and the weather conditions at the time pointed to a natural explanation, though the possibility of something unusual was not ruled out.

The report, part of Project 10073, was classified and later declassified, showing how military forces analyzed UFO sightings with care. Despite the brief nature of the sighting, the pilot provided enough detail to help investigators rule out more common explanations. In the end, the object was considered to be a meteor, though the official report logged it as a UFO sighting due to the inability to confirm with certainty.