Sighting in Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon, October 17, 1980
Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Sighting on October 17, 1980 in Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon (Rhône, France). GEIPAN considers the phenomenon probably identified (class B).
What happened
At around 11:15 pm, several witnesses saw two powerful headlights approaching at an estimated altitude of about 200 metres. When the headlights turned to the left, the witnesses made out a dark craft that they likened to a scallop shell. Two steady red lights shone on its sides. The craft gave off a dull sound.
GEIPAN classified the case as B (probably identified). According to the investigation, the witnesses very probably saw an unidentified aircraft, which may have been an airship.
Account rewritten by SkyUnknown from the investigation report published by GEIPAN (CNES). The original text and case documents are on the official record.
- Date
- October 17, 1980
- Location
- Saint-Symphorien-d'Ozon · town centre
- Type of sighting
- From the ground
- Source classification
- B
Sources
- See the original document
GEIPAN (CNES)
n° 1980-10-01686
Summary written by SkyUnknown from the facts published by the source.