Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Dolinsk, USSR, October 1957
AI-Generated Summary
A civilian in Dolinsk, USSR, reported a loud sound and a light in the sky in October 1957. The official conclusion was that there was insufficient data to identify the object, though a sonic boom was suggested as a possibility.
This document is a Project 10073 Record Card detailing a civilian sighting in Dolinsk, USSR, in October 1957. At 1915 hours, an unnamed civilian witness reported hearing a 'tremendous sound' that caused their house to shake. Upon going outside, the witness observed a light high in the western sky. The object disappeared shortly after the initial observation. The official assessment provided on the card suggests that the phenomenon was possibly a jet aircraft breaking the sound barrier, resulting in a sonic boom. However, the report explicitly states that there was insufficient data available to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the nature of the sighting.
Possible jet breaking sound barrier with accompanying sonic boom. Insufficient data for evaluation.
PDF not loading? Download the PDF directly
Official Assessment
Possible jet breaking sound barrier with accompanying sonic boom. Insufficient data for evaluation.
The witness reported a loud sound that caused their house to shake, followed by the observation of a light in the western sky. The investigating body concluded that the event was likely a sonic boom caused by a jet aircraft, but noted that there was insufficient data to confirm this.