NUFORC Sighting 31261

Occurred: 2000-09-11 21:00 Local - Approximate
Reported: 2003-09-06 20:45 Pacific
Duration: 30 seconds
No of observers: 3

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Shape: Other
Characteristics: Aircraft nearby

During my son-in-laws birthday gathering, we were rattled to hear a jet fighter flying low over our house off of Woodmen Rd. My youngest son, myself, and my eldest son ran outside to see the flame of the jets afterburner flying towards a bright light off to the East. This light resembled the light of an arc welder slowly moving to the North about at an altitude abput three fingers held out at arms length above the horizon. As the jet approached, the light sped off to the North at an extremely high velocity with the jet in hot pursuit. I have NEVER seen an object accelerate that fast before. it easily out-accelerated the jet.

NUFORC Note:

Witness indicates that date of incident is approximate, even though a birthday was involved. We will attempt to clarify the date. PD

Posted 2003-09-09