Project 10073 Record — Sighting of 18 September 1966, New York City

This document contains the Project 10073 record regarding an unidentified aerial phenomenon reported on September 18, 1966, in New York City. The primary witness, a retired commercial artist, reported observing a round, doughnut-shaped object with a hole in the center. The witness, who used binoculars, described the object as dull white to gray-white, dimmer than the moon, and hazy. The object remained stationary for approximately one hour before moving to the right and eventually returning to its original position. The witness noted that the object was visible between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., though other observers reportedly watched it for nearly nine hours. The witness also reported that a doorman had brought the phenomenon to his attention earlier in the day. The Air Force investigation, led by Major Hector Quintanilla, Jr., concluded that the sighting was likely a balloon, possibly used for advertising, or light reflections from the New York City Museum reflecting off a cloud. The report includes the witness's completed questionnaire, sketches of the object's appearance and movement, and internal Air Force communications regarding the case.