Fireball sighted by C-47 pilot

Summary

On the night of October 27, 1962, a C-47 pilot observed an orange and green fireball near Auburn, Alabama. The object was seen at an estimated distance of 25 miles to the south and remained visible for five minutes. It followed a straight path before disappearing over the horizon. Although several possibilities were considered, such as jet exhaust or a test from Eglin AFB, no confirmation was made. Due to the lack of radio contact with the pilot, no further information could be obtained, and the case was labeled as "Insufficient data for evaluation."

The report notes that the sighting occurred under clear weather conditions with no cloud cover. Wind data was recorded at various altitudes, but no tracking or identification of the object was attempted. The pilot provided no additional details, and the responsible officer was unable to reach him. Ultimately, the case was closed without a definitive conclusion.