Floyd Hallstrom Cessna: Saucer-Shaped UFO with 16-20 Windows at 650 MPH Near Los Angeles
On New Year's Day 1978, experienced pilot Floyd Hallstrom was flying a Cessna 178 from Oxnard to San Diego when he saw an object above the airport in Los Angeles approaching at an estimated 650 mph. As it passed below him, he saw 'the complete form of a saucer shape or round object' with 16 to 20 equally spaced windows. It was steady, showing no rotation or oscillation, highly polished with bright sun reflection. He radioed his friend Jim Victor, then FAA authorities. The case was investigated by Lt. Colonel Robert F. Bowker USAF (Ret).
Background
EVENT TITLE: Floyd Hallstrom Cessna: Saucer-Shaped UFO with 16-20 Windows at 650 MPH Near Los Angeles
EVENT DATE: 1978-01-01
EVENT TYPE: sighting
On New Year's Day 1978, experienced pilot Floyd Hallstrom, flying a Cessna 178, reported a high-speed UFO encounter near Los Angeles. The object, described as saucer-shaped, was observed traveling at an estimated 650 mph. Hallstrom noted distinctive features, including multiple windows.
The Incident
On January 1, 1978, Floyd Hallstrom, an experienced pilot, was flying a Cessna 178 from Oxnard to San Diego. While near Los Angeles, he observed an object approaching at a high rate of speed, estimated at 650 mph. As the object passed below his aircraft, Hallstrom identified it as having "the complete form of a saucer shape or round object" and noted the presence of 16 to 20 equally spaced windows.
Investigation
The provided text does not contain information about any official investigation into Floyd Hallstrom's sighting. It is unknown if Hallstrom reported the incident to any official agencies or if any formal inquiry was conducted. The text focuses on cattle mutilations and a separate UFO sighting involving helicopters.
Significance
While details are limited, the Hallstrom sighting contributes to the broader collection of pilot reports involving unidentified aerial phenomena. The description of a classic "saucer shape" with windows, coupled with the high speed, aligns with some commonly reported characteristics of UFOs. The lack of official investigation details, as indicated by the source text, highlights a potential gap in the systematic study of such incidents.