Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD - 1 FEBRUARY 1960
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AI-Generated Summary
A pilot reported a white light with a long tail and green flares over the North Atlantic in 1960. The Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded the object was a meteor (bolide).
On February 1, 1960, at 2203Z, a pilot flying a Super Constellation (L1049H) over the North Atlantic at coordinates 53-05N, 22-15W reported a sighting of an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The pilot described the object as a white light with a long tail, approximately three to four times the size of a star. The object followed a generally southwest course and was observed for 12 seconds. During the observation, two green flares appeared to detach from the main object and descend to approximately 20 degrees above the horizon, while the main object faded slowly to the south. The weather conditions were reported as CAVU (Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited). The sighting was reported to 1st Lieutenant Douglas M. Alexander, a duty controller, via Gander. The official evaluation, documented on a Project 10073 record card, concluded that the description matched the pattern of a bolide (meteor) observation. The analysis notes that while the report initially appeared to be from a single witness, it is likely the co-pilot also observed the event, and it is assumed that other observers may have witnessed the phenomenon as well.
Description generally conforms to the pattern of a "bolide" observation, and it is concluded that such a meteor was responsible for this report.
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Official Assessment
Description generally conforms to the pattern of a "bolide" observation, and it is concluded that such a meteor was responsible for this report.
The report indicates only the pilot saw this object, but it would appear that the co-pilot also saw this object. The description of the object is that of the classic "fireball" and it is concluded that such a meteor is responsible for this report.
Witnesses
- Mr. [illegible]Pilot
Key Persons
- Douglas M. AlexanderDuty Controller