Reports Report 2187fl (Event 2187-2014)

Observer
Name Barry T
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was in a Beech Muketeer at 4000' MSL. Saw action out side window.
Location
Address Smyrna, DE
Latitude 39° 17' 34.05'' N (39.292793°)
Longitude 75° 37' 7.72'' W (-75.618811°)
Elevation 12.914245m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-14 22:56 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-15 02:56 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 10°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White and Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks __
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Saw a vertical line then an Explosion/fireball @ 4000ft or less above Smyrna Delaware. Two smaller pieces broke off and promptly exploded.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Looked like curved metal pieces more than a chunk of rock.