Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Portland, Oregon, 29 Sep 60
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1960 sighting report from Portland, Oregon, describes a burning object that exploded in the sky. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data to identify the object, though it may have been related to the reentry of satellite 1960 Epsilon.
This document consists of a Project 10073 record card and an accompanying military report regarding an aerial sighting over Portland, Oregon, on September 29, 1960. The witness, Hal Starr of radio station KGW, reported observing an object approximately the size of a dime held at arm's length. The object was described as a large fire that diminished in size while dropping burning debris, accompanied by a loud explosion followed by smaller ones. The sighting lasted between two and three minutes and followed a path from the Northwest to the Southeast over East Portland. The report was filed by 1LT Alan D. Miedrich of the 337th Fighter Group. Official evaluation by the Air Technical Intelligence Center concluded that there was insufficient evidence for a definitive identification. While the object exhibited characteristics of a 'bolide,' the duration of the sighting was considered too long for such a classification. The report notes that three fragments of the satellite 1960 Epsilon reentered the atmosphere around the time of the sighting, suggesting a possible connection, though no definitive link was established. The case was ultimately closed as having insufficient data.
There is insufficient evidence available for a valid conclusion. Object has all characteristics of a "bolide," however duration of 2-3 min rules this out.
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Official Assessment
There is insufficient evidence available for a valid conclusion. Object has all characteristics of a 'bolide,' however duration of 2-3 min rules this out. Case listed as insufficient data.
The object was initially suspected to be a bolide, but the duration of the sighting (2-3 minutes) was inconsistent with that classification. It was noted that three fragments of 1960 Epsilon reentered the atmosphere during the latter part of September or early October, making it possible the observation was related to one of these satellites.
Witnesses
- Hal StarrRadio Station KGW
Key Persons
- Alan D. MiedrichAsst Ops Officer, 337th Ftr Gp