Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Report on observation of meteor-like object
AI-Generated Summary
A report from 1946 detailing a witness account of a large, silent, meteor-like object that exploded at low altitude over a farm in Knutby, Sweden.
On July 11, 1946, P. Heinig, a manager (Befallningsman) at Norrgarns gård in Knutby, Sweden, submitted a report to the Upsala Defense Area Staff regarding an aerial incident that occurred on July 9, 1946. According to the report, at approximately 14:15, employees working on the farm observed a large, silent object traveling on a strong downward trajectory. The object, which was described as having an inestimable speed, was seen to explode in the air at an altitude of approximately 50 to 100 meters above the ground. The location of the observation was specified as 500 meters south of the farm and 200 meters east of the lake Norra Ginlången. Heinig noted that the witnesses were sensible and intelligent individuals who were engaged in haymaking at the time. Despite the proximity of the explosion, no falling parts or debris were observed.
Eldkloten som i en stärkt fallande bana , ljudlös med mycket stor , ej uppskattningsbar hastighet , passerade iakttagarna syntes c 300 m från iakttagelseplatsen att explodera i luften , c .50-100 m fran marken.
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Official Assessment
A large, silent object on a falling trajectory exploded 50-100 meters above the ground near Norrgarns gård.
Witnesses
- Unnamed employeesNorrgarns gård