Sighting in Metz, April 13, 1980
Moselle, Grand Est, France
Sighting on April 13, 1980 in Metz (Moselle, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).
What happened
Two people at home in the evening noticed points of light in the sky. They moved quickly at high altitude along a north-south line and gave off a flashing white light.
No other witness came forward, and GEIPAN has little information on the event. The investigation nonetheless concluded that it was probably an aircraft flying at high altitude. The case is classified B (probably identified).
Account rewritten by SkyUnknown from the investigation report published by GEIPAN (CNES). The original text and case documents are on the official record.
- Date
- April 13, 1980
- Location
- Metz · town centre
- Type of sighting
- From the ground
- Source classification
- B
Sources
- See the original document
GEIPAN (CNES)
n° 1980-04-00765
Summary written by SkyUnknown from the facts published by the source.