Rocket-shaped UFO seen in Oregon

Summary

A U.S. Air Force pilot reported a round object with a blue flame tail resembling a jet engine. The sighting occurred 60 miles west of Newport, Oregon, at 21:23 local time. The object was descending straight into clouds, with a meteor-like appearance. The reliable witness described it as yellowish with a blue flame 1.5 to 2 feet long. Although balloon, aircraft, and astronomical explanations were considered, no definitive conclusion was reached.

The report includes radar and visual data but no photographs. The pilot heard no sounds and saw no other objects. The Air Force logged it as part of an unclassified message. Despite detailed observations, the phenomenon remains unexplained.