Project 10073 Record Card and Related Correspondence — Harbor Avon, North Carolina, March 1957

This document contains a collection of records regarding a UFO sighting reported on March 9, 1957, in the vicinity of Harbor Avon, North Carolina. The primary report describes a low-flying, long-cylindrical object observed by a fisherman. The object, which lacked visible wings or tail surfaces, was reported to be traveling from east to west at high speed, accompanied by a loud, throbbing roar. The report was relayed to the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) through third-hand channels, specifically via a local Civil Defense Director.

The documentation includes a Project 10073 record card, a joint message form, and a completed U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet (ATIC Form 164). The investigation was hampered by the lack of direct contact with the primary witness and the absence of supporting data. ATIC officials noted that while the object might have been a low-flying jet aircraft or a guided missile, the available information was insufficient for a formal evaluation.

Furthermore, the document references a broader series of UFO reports covering the coastal area between Manteo, North Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. It also mentions a separate, unverified report involving a Pan-American airliner flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where a pilot allegedly reported a near-collision with a brilliant greenish-white object at 19,000 feet, which reportedly caused injuries to passengers during an abrupt evasive maneuver. The document notes that jets were unofficially rumored to have attempted an interception in that instance. The military authorities, specifically the 4602nd AISS, were tasked with investigating these sightings, including interviewing aircraft crews and gathering further data via specialized forms. The overall conclusion for the North Carolina incident remained that there was insufficient data for a definitive evaluation.