Incident #140 Sighting Report — Gahanna, Ohio, 1 July 1948

This document contains a report on Incident #140, which occurred in Gahanna, Ohio, on July 1, 1948. The sighting involved a single object described by civilian witnesses as a bright yellow-white light. The object was observed moving in a horizontal line of flight from the northeast to the southwest at a 'terrific' speed, with an estimated altitude between 3,000 and 4,000 feet. The duration of the sighting was approximately two seconds. The official conclusion provided in the report suggests that the object was likely a bright, slow-moving meteor. The investigator noted a discrepancy in the witness testimony regarding 'bright moonlight,' pointing out that the moon had not yet risen at the time of the observation. The document also includes an 'Incident Index' listing various sightings evaluated by Dr. Hynek for the Project Grudge report, categorizing them by their astronomical or non-astronomical nature. Incident #140 is listed under the 'High probability' category for astronomical events.