Accra, Ghana: Giant missile-shaped object over ocean
On July 27, 1987, witnesses in Accra and Volta Region observed a large silent object over the Gulf of Guinea. A Ghana Air Force pilot saw it descend then climb, with yellow light and smaller bluish lights.
Background
1. On July 27, 1987, a large, silent object was reported over southeastern Ghana and the Gulf of Guinea. The sighting, which occurred shortly before midnight, was accompanied by reports of explosion sounds. A Ghana Air Force pilot also witnessed the object from the ground near Accra, according to a U.S. Defense Information Report.
The Incident
Witnesses near Accra and in the Volta region reported seeing a large object. The object appeared to be silent as it moved over southeastern Ghana and the Gulf of Guinea. Some witnesses reported hearing explosion sounds in connection with the sighting.
A Ghana Air Force pilot, described as a 'qualified jet f' in a U.S. Defense memo, observed the object from the ground near Accra. Initially, he considered the possibility of a falling meteorite. The object traveled south and disappeared over the ocean.
The object then displayed a large, yellow light at its trailing end, resembling a rocket. The pilot estimated the object to be two to three times larger than a Boeing 747, shaped like a missile or aircraft fuselage. However, the object stopped falling and began to climb. As it gained altitude over the ocean, the pilot observed eight smaller, bluish lights arranged in a circular formation after the single yellow light disappeared.
Investigation
A U.S. Defense Information Report was generated regarding the Ghana UFO sighting. The sighting was also reported in local news outlets. The U.S. Defense memo documented the Ghana Air Force pilot's account of the event.
Significance
This event is significant due to the multiple witness reports, including that of a trained pilot. The pilot's detailed description of the object's size, shape, and unusual flight characteristics, as documented in a U.S. Defense memo, adds credibility to the sighting. The report of a large object displaying unconventional flight patterns and emitting unusual lights contributes to the broader collection of UAP/UFO incidents involving military personnel and official documentation.