Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Project 10073 Record — Atlanta, Georgia, 4 February 1966
AI-Generated Summary
A 17-year-old witness reported a gray, humming object in Atlanta on February 4, 1966. The Air Force classified the case as 'insufficient data' and requested a follow-up interview.
This document contains the Project 10073 record regarding a UFO sighting reported by a 17-year-old female civilian in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 4, 1966. The witness reported observing a gray or silver object while in her kitchen at approximately 0400Z. She described the object as moving back and forth four times before heading west and disappearing behind a tree. The witness noted that the object made a low humming sound and that she felt faint while observing it. She initially reported the incident to Dobbins Air Force Base, but received no follow-up. Subsequently, she contacted the Air Force directly after reading about their research in Reader's Digest. The official conclusion recorded by the Air Force was 'INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION,' with a note from Dr. J. Allen Hynek indicating that a personal interview would be required for a firm assessment. The file includes the witness's completed questionnaire, a hand-drawn sketch of the object, and correspondence from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., requesting further information.
The UFO was gray or silver in color. It was holding me and I felt faint.
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Official Assessment
INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION
Dr. Hynek determined a personal interview was necessary for a firm evaluation; the Air Force requested further information via FTD Form 164.
Witnesses
- [illegible]Civilian
Key Persons
- Dr. J. Allen HynekScientific consultant/investigator