Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Akpotok Island, Newfoundland
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An RCAF flight crew reported an orange, fire-like object near Akpotok Island on May 20, 1956. The incident was officially classified as a meteor sighting under Project 10073.
On May 20, 1956, at 0410Z, a pilot and co-pilot of an RCAF DC-4 aircraft reported a sighting of an unidentified flying object in the vicinity of Akpotok Island, Newfoundland, at coordinates 60°38'N 68°00'W. The aircraft was on a 225-degree magnetic heading when the object appeared directly in front of them on a north-northwest heading. The witnesses described the object as a ball of fire with an orange color, trailing light, and estimated its speed to be between 600 and 1000 knots. The observation lasted for approximately 4 to 5 seconds before the object disappeared on the starboard side. The range from the aircraft was estimated at 5 to 10 miles. Visibility conditions were reported as good, with a scattered layer above and not complete darkness. Both the pilot and co-pilot were positive that the object was not a star. The incident was reported via the CIRVIS reporting system and subsequently processed under Project 10073. The official conclusion recorded on the project record card is that the event was a meteor sighting.
Object shaped as a ball of fire trailing light, color orange. Estimated speed of 600-1000 knots per hour. Pilot and co-pilot did not think it was star.
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Official Assessment
Meteor sighting.
The object was identified as a meteor by the evaluating agency.
Witnesses
- LamonCaptRCAF