Sighting Report — Munhall, Pennsylvania, May 1964

This document consists of a sighting report and a follow-up letter regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed in Munhall, Pennsylvania, in May 1964. The primary witness, a civilian, reported observing a bright, long, and round object descending from the northeast at approximately 0100Z. The object was described as emitting a sizzling sound and possessing a bright blue-white glow with a burning orange color on its bottom. The witness estimated the object to be approximately 50 feet above the ground before it landed in a field on their farm. The witness, accompanied by a 17-year-old, retreated from the landing site out of fear that the object might explode. A subsequent search of the area the following day yielded no physical evidence. The official military evaluation by the Aerial Phenomena Branch (TDEW) at Wright-Patterson AFB concluded that the object was likely a meteor, noting that the observed trajectory was inconsistent with satellite decay. The correspondence includes a letter from the witness dated January 27, 1965, providing additional details about the event and the witness's attempt to locate the object.