Project 10073 Record — Lycoming, New York, April 5, 1966

On April 5, 1966, at 0800Z, a civilian witness in Lycoming, New York, observed an unidentified aerial phenomenon. The witness, who was in their kitchen at the time, reported seeing a 'vapor-like' object hovering 12 to 20 feet above the ground. The object was described as being approximately 10 by 10 feet in size, whitish-gray in color, and surrounded by colors resembling static electricity. The witness noted that the object was spinning in a counter-clockwise motion before descending a few feet and emitting a 'jet-like' exhaust into the ground. The observation lasted for approximately 60 seconds. The witness reported no sound associated with the object. Following the incident, the witness experienced a lingering feeling of being watched through their windows for about a week. The official Air Force evaluation, documented under Project 10073, noted the possibility of a plasma-related event but concluded that the available information was insufficient to warrant such a classification. Consequently, the case was officially categorized as 'unidentified.'