Project 10073 Record Card — Bristol, Tennessee, 28 September 1953

This document is a Project 10073 record card and associated teletype correspondence detailing an aerial sighting that occurred on 28 September 1953 near Bristol, Tennessee. The sighting was reported by observers at the Tricity Airport control tower and by the Highway Patrol in the city of Bristol. The object was described as round, approximately the size of a pea, and white in color. It featured a long tail and was observed for approximately ten seconds. The object appeared to be at the same level as the observers, initially moving toward them before veering to the northeast and breaking into several pieces before burning out instantaneously. The weather conditions at the time were reported as having high, thin, scattered clouds with 15 miles of visibility. The official conclusion reached by the Air Technical Intelligence Center was that the object was a meteor. However, the report notes that the reporting individual felt the object was exceptionally bright and remained in view for a longer duration than a typical meteor. The documentation includes technical data regarding winds aloft and the specific locations of the observers, confirming the event was monitored by both airport personnel and law enforcement.