Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record Card — Millinocket, Maine, 24 May 1964
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AI-Generated Summary
A civilian report of a 2.5-foot 'ball of fire' encountered near Millinocket, Maine, on May 24, 1964, which caused a vehicle to fail to start. The Air Force officially classified the incident as ball lightning.
On May 24, 1964, at approximately 9:00 PM, two individuals were driving on the Millinocket Lake road in the vicinity of Amiacus Lake, Maine, when they encountered a ball of fire on the side of the road. The object was estimated to be approximately 2.5 feet in diameter. The witnesses exited their vehicle to observe the object, which remained stationary for about five minutes. Upon becoming frightened, the witnesses returned to their car, at which point the object appeared to follow them. The witnesses reported that their car would not start during the encounter. The object approached within five to six feet of the vehicle before moving off in another direction. The witnesses described the object as having a bouncing motion and appearing to 'flow' away. The incident was reported to the U.S. Air Force, and the official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record card identified the phenomenon as ball lightning.
Ball of fire appeared on the side of the road. Stood there for about 5 mins. Observers got out of car for better view. Became frightned and returned to car. Ball followed them back. Car wouldn't start.
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Official Assessment
Ball Lightning
The sighting was categorized as ball lightning.