Red glowing UFO with sparks in Massachusetts

Summary

A 15-year-old in Westfield, Massachusetts, observed a round, slightly oval object glowing bright red with sparks coming from the top and bottom. The UFO slowly descended from 30 to 45 degrees elevation until it disappeared behind trees at around 10 degrees. The witness described it as about the size of a room and noted the center appeared yellowish or white. The sighting lasted between 3 and 10 minutes while traveling in a car.

The official U.S. Air Force report classified the case as "unidentified" due to insufficient data. Although a hot air balloon was suggested as a possibility, no conclusive evidence supported it. The witness and three companions provided consistent descriptions, adding credibility to the report. The Air Force offered no alternative explanation.