Project 10073 Record Card: Sighting near Jean, Nevada, 26 September 1960

This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and an associated teletype report regarding an aerial sighting that occurred on September 26, 1960, near Jean, Nevada. The primary witness, a 33-year-old card dealer from Las Vegas, was awakened by his wife to observe a bright light in the sky. The witness described the object as appearing as a brilliant white light that, upon exploding, revealed a cigar-shaped form approximately the size of a grapefruit held at arm's length. Following the explosion, the object emitted a vivid green light that persisted for about 15 seconds before fading to a white light. The object was observed moving in a straight line from north to south, declining in elevation, and eventually appearing to burn up approximately 10 degrees above the horizon. The total duration of the sighting was estimated at 25 to 30 seconds. Military intelligence, specifically Captain E.B. Benigno of Wing Intelligence, noted that the report was received approximately 30 hours late. An inquiry with the Angles Peak controller confirmed that no radar tracks were observed during the time of the incident. The official conclusion reached by the Air Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) was that the object was likely a bolide, a type of large meteor that persisted longer than usual. The report notes that both witnesses appeared to be mature individuals, though no further analysis was deemed possible given the nature of the event.