Flare spotted over Atlantic in 1965

Summary

An aircraft en route to the Azores reported a bright object rising to 14,000 feet before falling back into the ocean. The object was described as a bright yellow flare that ascended through a cloud layer and burned out on its descent. Although it might initially seem unusual, officials concluded it was a standard flare, not a UFO.

The sighting occurred on May 8, 1965, at 05:45 UTC, over the Atlantic near coordinates 34.22N 70.45W. There was no radar contact with surface objects or other aircraft in the area, and weather conditions prevented further investigation. Despite the lack of physical or photographic evidence, the report was filed as a common flare incident, requiring no further analysis.