Project 10073 Record Card and Incident Report — Gulkana, Alaska, 25 March 1961

This document consists of a Project 10073 Record Card and a supporting military intelligence teletype regarding a UFO sighting reported on March 25, 1961, near Gulkana, Alaska. The witness, identified as a 49-year-old FAA Station Manager, reported observing a single object at approximately 2200 local time. The object was described as rectangular in shape, tapering to a point, and roughly the size of a baseball. Its appearance was noted as bright white, transitioning to a yellow taper. The witness observed the object for approximately 10 seconds as it appeared and disappeared while moving along a straight flight path from south to north. The weather was reported as clear. The official evaluation of the sighting, conducted by the Alaskan Air Command and reviewed by ATIC, concluded that the data was insufficient for a definitive identification. The investigating officer, Captain William T. Wilson, suggested that the object might have been a meteor, noting that cold air conditions could have caused the object to appear to move slower than it actually did. Captain Wilson also noted that while the FAA logs showed no aircraft activity, low-flying aircraft remained a potential explanation, and he further speculated on the possibility of a satellite. The report concludes by referencing hearsay from the witness regarding similar objects observed in the area over the preceding weeks.