Declassified UFO / UAP Document
PROJECT 10073 RECORD — 18 February 66
AI-Generated Summary
A civilian witness reported a lighted object entering the atmosphere over the Pacific on February 18, 1966. The event was officially classified as a meteor.
This document is a Project 10073 record detailing a sighting that occurred on February 18, 1966, at 1524Z. The incident took place in the Pacific region at coordinates 19.50N 170.00E. A civilian witness reported observing a single lighted object entering the atmosphere, which remained visible for approximately ten seconds. The object's flight path was recorded as moving from North-Northwest (NNW) to South-Southeast (SSE). The report notes that there were no photographs taken and no physical evidence recovered. A related teletype message confirms that Pan American Clipper 875 reported the sighting and also noted hearing a 'deeper tone' on HF frequency 5505.5KC, as well as observing two flashes of lightning due east of their position at approximately 1542Z. The official conclusion for the sighting is categorized as an 'Astro' event, specifically a meteor.
Observer saw a lighted object entering the atmosphere and was visable for ten seconds.
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Official Assessment
Astro (METEOR)
The observer reported a lighted object entering the atmosphere, which was visible for ten seconds. The official conclusion identifies the object as a meteor.