Project 10073 Record Card — Jefferson, Ohio, 27 September 1957

This document is a Project 10073 record card and accompanying U.S. Air Force Technical Information Sheet detailing a sighting that occurred on September 27, 1957, near Jefferson, Ohio. The witness, a 15-year-old student, reported observing a single, red-orange, fireball-like object at approximately 19:30 local time. The witness, who was playing football at the time, described the object as having no sound and moving across the sky on a southwest course from horizon to horizon over a duration of two minutes. The witness noted that the object eventually disappeared behind the moon. The sky conditions were reported as clear with cool temperatures and no wind. The witness explicitly stated that the object was 'definitely not a falling star' and moved 'more like a plane.' The official conclusion recorded on the project card is that the event was 'probably a/c sighting' (aircraft). The report includes sketches provided by the witness indicating the object's path and appearance.