Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Sighting Report — Owego, New York, October 4, 1964

This document contains a U.S. Air Force sighting report regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon observed on October 4, 1964, near Owego, New York. The witness, a civilian, reported observing a single object for approximately five minutes. The object was described as a vertical arrangement of lights, featuring one red flashing light on top and three steady white lights underneath. The witness estimated the object to be about 15 feet long and traveling at approximately 60 miles per hour. The flight path was described as complex, involving multiple turns from East to West, North, and South before the object disappeared behind trees. The witness noted that there was no sound associated with the object, attributing this partly to high winds. The Air Force investigation, conducted by Colonel Eric T. Jonckheere, concluded that while no military flights were reported in the area, the sighting could potentially be explained by a local light aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). The report includes the original questionnaire completed by the witness on December 3, 1964, and a follow-up letter from the Air Force requesting further information to clarify the nature of the object.