Eureka, Nevada: Object Lands Near Power Station, Cuts Electricity for Over One Hour
On April 19, 1962, a 'huge object' tracked by radars at Colorado ADC and Nellis AFB was chased by armed interceptors from New York to Nevada. It landed near Eureka, cutting electricity for over an hour. A brilliant flash was seen as far as Reno.
Background
A 'huge object' was tracked by radars at Colorado's Air Defense Command and at Nellis AFB, Nevada, following an original alert in upstate New York. Along the way the unknown was chased by armed interceptor jets. It landed near a power station at Eureka, Nevada.
Power Failure
Immediately, electricity to the community was cut and remained off for over an hour until the vehicle left. As it rose into the sky, a brilliant flash was seen in Reno and parts of California.
Significance
Radar-tracked object chased across multiple states, caused verified power failure upon landing near power station.