Project 10073 Record — Dobbston, Ohio, 10 May 1966

This document contains a Project Blue Book record regarding an unidentified aerial observation reported on 10 May 1966 near Dobbston, Ohio. The witness, a civilian, reported observing a rectangular, amber-colored object at an altitude of four to five hundred feet. The object was described as tumbling end over end before transitioning to a smooth flight path. The witness noted a low, pulsating humming sound and observed that local birds ceased singing during the event. The witness attempted to view the object through 15x60 binoculars, noting a ripple-like effect around the edges of the object, which appeared to be curved like an open umbrella. The witness also reported the incident to local Civil Defense and Sheriff's authorities, as well as an Air Force recruiting office. The official Air Force conclusion for the case was 'Insufficient Data for evaluation.' A follow-up letter from Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., dated 27 July 1966, requesting a formal FTD Form 164, was returned to the sender due to an address issue. The file includes a newspaper clipping regarding a separate sighting by a taxi driver in Ironton, Ohio, and a hand-drawn sketch of the object by the primary witness.