Project 10073 Record — Sighting Report, Columbus, Indiana, 16 April 1966

This document contains a collection of records regarding a UFO sighting reported in Columbus, Indiana, on April 16, 1966. The primary report, filed under Project 10073, details an observation made by a 12-year-old witness and three friends. According to the witness, at approximately 9:30 PM, they observed five objects flying overhead, traveling toward the east. The objects were described as having a 'whitish glow,' moving 'very fast,' and maintaining a 'stable flight path.' The witness noted that the objects made no sound and left no trail, comparing their appearance to 'five baseballs.' The Air Force initiated a standard investigation, sending an FTD Form 164 to the witness for further details. The correspondence includes a memorandum from Colonel Gerald R. Jorgensen of the Community Relations Division, Office of Information, to the Director of Legislative Liaison, noting that the witness had written to Colonel Poe regarding the sighting. Despite the follow-up, the final Project 10073 record indicates that the form was never returned by the witnesses. Consequently, the official conclusion reached by the Air Force was 'INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR EVALUATION,' with a note that the case would be re-evaluated if the requested information was received. The file includes the original questionnaire completed by the witness, which confirms the date, time, and the lack of physical evidence or photographic documentation.