Project 10073 Record Card — Modoc Point, Oregon, 17 March 1958

This document is a Project 10073 record card detailing a sighting that occurred on March 17, 1958, near Modoc Point, Oregon. The witness reported a single object, described as being the size of a house, which exhibited a well-defined trail. The observation lasted approximately one second. The object was initially pale white, but at the time of an explosion, it displayed yellow, red, and bluish-black flashes, with the yellow color being the most prominent. Following the explosion, the object was observed heading southwest. The weather conditions were reported as clear with unlimited visibility. The official conclusion recorded on the card is that the object was 'probably a fireball.' The document includes internal notes from the investigating agency, ATIC, suggesting that further checks be conducted with military and civilian units, including radar, Ground Observer Corps (GOC), and aircraft, to see if other reports were made in the area. The notes also reference reports on fireballs by Dr. Olivier and Dr. La Paz as relevant context for the investigation.