Project 10073 Record: Sighting Report - Lincoln, Nebraska, March 1966

This document contains a Project Blue Book record regarding a sighting reported by a civilian couple in Lincoln, Nebraska, on 24 March 1966. The witnesses, who were in their apartment, described observing a round, ball-like object that appeared to be a 'ball of fire.' They reported that the object was extremely bright, causing their entire apartment to light up, and that it emitted such intense heat that they could barely watch it. The object reportedly hovered, expanded, and moved in a slow, southerly direction, with the witness noting it seemed to 'blot out the moon.' The witnesses observed the object for approximately 30 minutes. The documentation includes a formal letter from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., Chief of Project Blue Book, dated 10 August 1966, informing the witness that the information provided in their initial letter was insufficient for evaluation and requesting that they complete an FTD Form 164. The witness provided detailed responses in the questionnaire, emphasizing their fear of being labeled as 'crack pots' or 'publicity hounds' and requesting that their names not be used in print. The official conclusion recorded on the Project 10073 record is 'INSUFFICIENT DATA,' with a note indicating that there were confusing factors regarding the date and time of the observance.