Category 11 Case Directory SIGHTINGS FROM AIRCRAFT Preliminary Rating: 5 |
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AVCAT is a special project being conducted
by NICAP, with the help and cooperation of the original compiler of
AIRCAT, Dr. Richard Haines, and other sources, to create a
comprehensive listing of sightings from aircraft with detailed
documentation from these sources, including Projects SIGN, GRUDGE &
BLUE BOOK. |
3:40 p.m. local Duration ??? aircraft Piper Cub United States |
Civilian 1 observer Yes EMI No radar contact |
Richard Hall: May 5, 1958; Pan De Azucar, Uruguay 3:40 p.m. An experienced pilot was flying his Piper Cub in the vicinity of Capitan Curbelo Naval Air Base when a brilliant top-like object (symmetrical above and below) suddenly approached his plane head-on. The UFO about 15-20 meters in diameter, stopped about 2,000 meters away and "... rocked twice, in a balancing motion." Rodriguez felt strong heat, so he removed his jacket and opened the aircraft windows. The UFO took off abruptly toward the sea "... at a fantastic speed," leaving a thin rapor trail. (Source: The UFO Evidence (1964) page 120) Detailed reports and documents reports/580505uruguay_report.htm (NICAP/Gordon Lore) |