UFO sighted in Winnfield, Louisiana

Summary

A man in Winnfield, Louisiana, reported a UFO in 1966. He saw it directly in front of his car for three seconds. The object was elongated, grapefruit-sized, and had a visible tail. It appeared at a 45-degree elevation and vanished instantly to the south at 25 degrees. Though classified as a meteor, the detailed description and unusual speed raise questions.

The report classifies the event as an astro, likely a meteor. However, the witness described features that don't easily fit natural objects. The lack of physical evidence and the inability to photograph the object complicate classification. Despite this, the report suggests it could have been a jet aircraft's afterburner, though it was not confirmed.