Westfall River: Pink light observed by airline captain and radar
Captain Shindler piloting a commercial airliner spotted an erratic pink light at 16,000 feet near Westfall River, British Columbia, which was also detected by radar operators in Kamloops before departing rapidly.
Background
Incident Details
On July 26, 1967 at 8:38 p.m., Captain Shindler was commanding Pacific Western Airlines Flight 748 traveling westbound through the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia. The pilot observed a small pink-colored object maneuvering erratically at approximately 16,000 feet altitude.
Duration and Characteristics
The object remained visible for approximately 18 minutes before rapidly departing the area. Its erratic movement pattern and sudden acceleration suggested unconventional flight characteristics.
Corroborating Evidence
Radar operators stationed in Kamloops independently detected the same object on their instruments, providing ground-based confirmation of the aerial sighting and supporting the credibility of the pilot's observation.