Project 10073 Record Card — Seaford, Long Island, New York, 28 September 1958

This document contains the official U.S. Air Force investigation records regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon reported on September 28, 1958, in Seaford, Long Island, New York. The witness, a former airline pilot for Trans-Caribbean Airways, reported observing a circular-ellipsoid object at approximately 11:25 P.M. while walking his dog. He described the object as having a red-blue flame with two short sparks and white 'speed trails' emanating from its upper and lower extremities. The object, which he initially mistook for a meteorite, moved at an extreme speed on an easterly trajectory and disappeared behind a rooftop after a duration of approximately 1.5 to 2 seconds. The witness emphasized his professional background as a pilot to establish his credibility, noting that he was hesitant to report the sighting to anyone other than close friends to avoid publicity. Following the report, the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) conducted an evaluation. The official conclusion reached by the ATIC was that the object was likely a fireball, and the reported 'speed trails' were attributed to sparks or a faint tail. The investigation included a check of New York City radar, which yielded no corroborating data. The file includes the original correspondence from the witness to the Air Force, the completed Project 10073 record card, and internal routing sheets between the ATIC and the Public Information Division. Major Lawrence J. Tacker, acting as the Executive Officer for the Public Information Division, acknowledged the witness's report and provided the necessary forms for formal documentation. The case was ultimately closed with the determination that the phenomenon was a natural event, specifically a fireball, consistent with the witness's description of the object's appearance and behavior.