UFO sighting in Villa Cisneros from 1968

Summary

In March 1968, a commercial flight by Spantax had an inexplicable encounter with a mysterious light. As the plane approached Villa Cisneros Airport, the pilots observed a bright light that appeared to move in the opposite direction. The control tower reported no traffic, and the light vanished within seconds. On the return flight to Las Palmas, the same light reappeared, this time seen by multiple witnesses on the ground. Pilots, along with airport personnel and an aviation doctor, described conflicting details about the color, distance, and size of the phenomenon. Despite binoculars, no clear shape was observed. The crew denied informing the press, accusing media of sensationalism.

The declassified file shows a thorough investigation with testimonies from over fifty people. Pilots and qualified observers could not explain the phenomenon, and discrepancies in descriptions add mystery to the case. The light not only accompanied the plane for hours but also changed color and position unexpectedly. Although hypotheses like reflections, satellites, or aircraft were ruled out, the mystery remains. This case, unresolved, continues to be one of the most intriguing UFO incidents in Spanish history.