NUFORC Sighting 22950

Occurred: 2002-05-13 13:45 Local
Reported: 2002-05-21 16:54 Pacific
Duration: 2 min.
No of observers: 0

Location: Alhambra, CA, USA

Shape: Other
Characteristics: Lights on object, Left a trail

This craft was NOT unidentified. It was in fact a P-2 Orion used primarily as an electronic intelligence gathering craft.

What I found unusual about this sighting was that I observed this craft over a heavily populated city at an altitude of no more than 2,000 feet and was apparently suffering from some type of powerplant malfunction, for I observed white smoke eminatting from the port outboard engine.

What I found most troubling was that when I contacted Los Angeles International Airport and a local Air Force information office, I was told in no uncertain terms thatI DID NOT observe the mentioned aircraft.

After being informed that no military aircraft were on any flight plan within this city's area, I did not even waste my breath relaying what I saw.



NUFORC Note:

We believe the witness may allude to a P-3 "Orion" aircraft. A P-2 is a "Neptune." PD


Posted 2002-06-12

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