UFO that appeared to explode in Brooksville Florida

Summary

An unclassified 1965 report describes a glowing, round object seen near Brooksville, Florida. According to a phone call received on November 15, 1965, the object appeared to land near Weeki Wachee, 10 miles southwest of Brooksville. The caller stated the object resembled a meteorite and seemed to explode as it neared the ground. The report mentions several sightings by local tower personnel, aircraft, and ground personnel. Despite investigation efforts, no physical evidence was found. Authorities concluded the object was likely a meteorite and no further action was taken.

The official U.S. Air Force report, dated November 15, 1965, was marked unclassified and sent to multiple offices for review. The witness, a woman from Brooksville, could not be located by investigators. Local officials, including a deputy sheriff and postal workers, were questioned, but no additional information was obtained. The Air Force concluded no further action was necessary, attributing the phenomenon to a meteorite. This case reflects how UFO sightings were handled in the 1960s, often with a pragmatic approach and little resolution.