Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Baldwin, North Dakota, 4 October 1962
AI-Generated Summary
A civilian reported a falling silver object near Baldwin, North Dakota, on 4 October 1962. The military investigation concluded there was insufficient data for evaluation, noting no radar contact was made.
On 4 October 1962, at 1911Z, a civilian reported a sighting of a silver object near Baldwin, North Dakota. The object was observed appearing from above and falling toward the ground, where it disappeared before impact. The report was relayed through the Air Defense Sector. Subsequent investigation noted that no contact was made with the witness, and the available information was limited to the observation of a falling object. Official records indicate that there was no unknown radar contact in the sector during this period. A weather balloon was released at Bismarck at 1802Z on 24 October 1962, though the report concludes that there was insufficient data for a definitive evaluation of the sighting.
Daylight sighting of one silver obj fm civil a/c. Obj appeared fm above & was falling. Disappeared before touching ground.
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Official Assessment
Insufficient Data for Evaluation
The report was relayed through the Air Defense Sector. No contact with the witness was made. The report contained only the information that a falling object was observed.