UFO sighted from plane near Elkins, West Virginia

Summary

A passenger on a commercial flight reported a bright round object that appeared to move at the same pace as the aircraft. The object was observed on January 22, 1965, at low altitude, almost directly below the plane. The witness described it as brighter than snow on the mountains, with a slight halo around it. The object disappeared when the plane made a maneuver, leading investigators to conclude it could be an astronomical phenomenon, such as a "sun dog" (solar halo). Despite the explanation, the detailed account and the object's apparent parallel movement with the plane raise some curiosity about what was seen.

The official investigation classified it as an optical phenomenon caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere, but the passenger's testimony, including the perception of parallel movement and sudden disappearance after a maneuver, adds nuances that don't always fit conventional explanations.